SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 133 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dr. Judy Salinas Cabaza for her many accomplishments in the field of dentistry; and WHEREAS, An honors graduate of James Pace High School in Brownsville, Dr. Cabaza attended The University of Texas at Austin, where she received a bachelor's degree in biology; she went on to earn her doctor of dental surgery degree at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; and WHEREAS, While at dental school, Dr. Cabaza received numerous awards and citations, including an Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, an Excellence in Clinical Dentistry Award, and the school's General Dentistry Award; she also earned a slot on the dean's list for her academic excellence; and WHEREAS, Dr. Cabaza currently practices dentistry in San Antonio, where her dedication and expertise have established her as a patient favorite; and WHEREAS, A member of several professional organizations, Dr. Cabaza has also volunteered her services at health fairs and with mobile dental screening programs; she is justly deserving of acknowledgement for her commitment to outstanding patient care and her many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Judy Salinas Cabaza on her devotion to quality dental care and her many achievements in the field of dentistry; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Lucio ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 4, 2009. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate