SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 291
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
honor Dr. Hilton Israelson on the occasion of Texas Dental
Association Day, February 25, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Israelson is the current president of the
Texas Dental Association, an organization he has served in
various capacities, including as vice president and director; he
is an associate clinical professor in the Department of
Periodontology at Baylor College of Dentistry, and he maintains a
private practice in Richardson; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Israelson earned his dental degree at the
University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa; over
the course of his career, he has published numerous articles in
scholarly journals and made many presentations at conferences
and seminars; and
WHEREAS, Active in dentistry research, he has pursued
studies in the field of osseointegrated implants in addition to
his duties as a professor and the demands of his private
practice; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Israelson has earned many honors through the
years, including the Texas Academy of General Dentistry's
Dentist of the Year and the Texas Society of Periodontists'
President's Award; he is truly deserving of recognition for his
many accomplishments and his contributions to the profession of
dentistry; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Hilton Israelson for his many
achievements in the field of dentistry and extend to him best
wishes for continued success in all his future endeavors; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high esteem from the Texas Senate.
Shapiro
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate