H.R. No. 2737
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A skilled physician and a dedicated civic leader,
Dr. Luis H. Urrea II has truly made a positive difference in the
lives of many El Paso residents; and
WHEREAS, A board-certified orthopedic surgeon and the chief
of staff for El Paso Specialty Hospital, Dr. Urrea has practiced
medicine in the city since 1996; a respected member of his
profession, he has served as president of the El Paso County Medical
Society and as a delegate to the Texas Medical Association; in
addition, he is the chair of the El Paso Medical Heritage Foundation
and a member of the Border Health Caucus and the Southwest
Association of Hispanic American Physicians board; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Urrea is the team physician for The University
of Texas at El Paso athletic department and is the founder of the
free Saturday morning Acute Injury Sports Medicine Clinic; active
in a range of community initiatives, he serves on the boards of
numerous organizations, including the Sun Bowl Association and the
El Paso Symphony orchestra; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love
and support of his wife, Barbara, and his children, Cole, Hunter,
and Christina; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Luis Urrea has garnered the lasting respect and
admiration of his fellow doctors, his patients, and people
throughout the community, and he is indeed deserving of recognition
for his impressive record of meaningful contributions; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Dr. Luis H. Urrea II for his professional
and civic achievements and extend to him best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Urrea as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Marquez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2737 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House