SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 434
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Ron Tupper, who has retired from the board of El
Milagro Clinic in McAllen after 12 years of outstanding service
with the clinic; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Tupper cofounded El Milagro Clinic in 1996 as
the first public clinic in McAllen to serve those without
insurance and the working poor; during a career of more than 35
years in the health care industry, he has focused his time and
energy on public health issues and care for the underserved; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Mr. Tupper has been noted
for his determined advocacy for the uninsured and working poor
along the Texas-Mexico border; under his outstanding leadership,
El Milagro Clinic has grown from three examining rooms in a
physician's office to a facility with 48 examination rooms that
sees an average of 135 patients a day; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Tupper is a caring and committed professional
and an exemplary health care advocate who has long dedicated his
expertise, imagination, and energy to benefit the health and
welfare of the people of McAllen and South Texas; he is respected
and admired by his colleagues, and his presence at El Milagro
Clinic will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Ron Tupper on his commitment to
ensuring that quality health care is available to all 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 esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 16, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate