H.R. No. 1840
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The retirement of Dr. Cayetano E. Barrera III on
December 12, 2010, brought to a close an outstanding career
distinguished by exceptional service to his patients, the medical
profession, and the McAllen community; and
WHEREAS, A native with deep family roots in the Rio Grande
Valley, Dr. Barrera was born in Mission and graduated from the local
high school, where he was president of the student body, captain of
the football team, and a member of the National Honor Society; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Barrera earned his bachelor's degree from Baylor
University, serving as president of the Pre-Med Club during his
senior year, and went on to earn his medical degree from The
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School; following service
in Vietnam as a member of the U.S. Army, he settled in McAllen and
established Family Physicians Clinic, a practice partnership; and
WHEREAS, Respected in the medical community, Dr. Barrera has
served as chief of staff of McAllen General Hospital and as
president of the Texas Academy of Family Physicians--Valley Chapter
and Hidalgo-Starr Counties Medical Society; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed South Texan has also been an advocate
of a number of important initiatives, serving as president of The
Tejano Monument, Inc., the McAllen Citizens League, and the McAllen
International Museum of Art and Science; he has further shared his
time and leadership with the Boy Scouts of America Rio Grande
Council, the Rio Grande Valley Historical Collection at The
University of Texas--Pan American, and the McAllen Economic
Development Board; today, he serves as chair of the board at Rio
Bank; and
WHEREAS, Recognized for his dedicated service to his
profession and fellow citizens, Dr. Barrera has earned such honors
as the Doctor of the Year Award from the Texas Academy of Family
Physicians, the Citizen's Award from LULAC, Silver Beaver and
Paisano Awards from the Rio Grande Boy Scout Council, and the
Excellence in Leadership Award from the International Women's Board
at UTPA; and
WHEREAS, Cayetano Barrera has made lasting contributions as a
physician and generous volunteer, and he is truly deserving of
special tribute for his enduring commitment to serving the greater
good; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Dr. Cayetano E. Barrera III for his
distinguished medical career and service to his community and
extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Barrera as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Munoz, Jr.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1840 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House