Texas Senate Bill SCR42

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Introduced: 3/11/09
• Refer: 3/31/09
• Report Pass: 4/8/09
• Refer: 4/30/09
• Report Pass: 5/19/09
• Enrolled: 5/28/09
• Passed: 6/19/09

Caption

Renaming Building G at the Department of State Health Services Central Complex as the Dr. Robert Bernstein Building.

Impact

The resolution highlights the importance of recognizing public servants who have made substantial contributions to the health and well-being of Texas citizens. By naming the building after Dr. Bernstein, the resolution aims to pay tribute to his legacy and continue the commitment to public health that he maintained throughout his career. The renaming also follows the established legislative process for designating state buildings, ensuring a formal approach to recognize his achievements.

Summary

SCR42 is a concurrent resolution passed by the Texas Legislature to rename Building G at the Department of State Health Services Central Complex in Austin to honor Dr. Robert Bernstein, the former commissioner of health of Texas. The resolution recognizes Dr. Bernstein's significant contributions to public health in Texas, where he served as commissioner from 1980 until his retirement in 1991. His tenure of over eleven years marks him as the longest-serving commissioner in the state, during which he faced various public health challenges.

Contention

While SCR42 primarily serves as a recognition of Dr. Bernstein's contributions, it reflects a broader context of valuing public health leadership in state governance. The support for this resolution showcases a consensus on the importance of honoring individuals who dedicated their lives to public service, although it may also bring forth discussions regarding the significance of naming conventions within state facilities and whose legacies are deemed worthy of such recognition.