SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 292 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dr. Paul I. Rubin on the occasion of Texas Dental Association Day, February 25, 2009; and WHEREAS, Dr. Rubin is a board-certified pediatric dentist and is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry; he earned his dental degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and completed his pediatric dentistry residency and internship at Baylor College of Dentistry; and WHEREAS, He has considerable experience in hospital dentistry and has worked extensively with special needs children through his efforts at Children's Medical Center and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children; and WHEREAS, A compassionate caregiver, Dr. Rubin works closely with his patients' parents and often with pediatricians and other physicians in order to best provide the total health care necessary for the well-being of a child; and WHEREAS, Active in his profession and in his community, Dr. Rubin was a cofounder of the Greater Dallas Pediatric Dental Society, participates in the North Dallas Dental Society's "Give Kids A Smile," and serves on the Executive Board of the Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; and WHEREAS, Dr. Rubin was selected as a Super Dentist for the last four years by Texas Monthly and as one of the Best Dentists in Dallas for the last two years by D Magazine; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Paul I. Rubin on his outstanding work as a pediatric dentist and on his many contributions to his community and extend to him best wishes for the future; 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, Nelson ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 23, 2009. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate