SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1060
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Patrick J. Hanford on the occasion of his
installation as president of the Texas Osteopathic Medical
Association on June 18, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Now based in Austin, the Texas Osteopathic
Medical Association was formally organized in Sherman on
November 29, 1900, to support the science of osteopathic
medicine; the association's mission is to promote health care
excellence for the people of Texas, advance the philosophy and
principles of osteopathic medicine, and serve the unique needs of
the members of the osteopathic profession; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hanford earned a doctor of osteopathy degree
from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University
of North Texas Health Science Center in 1983, and he holds a
bachelor's degree from Angelo State University; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hanford is a board-certified practitioner
based in Lubbock who also serves as a clinical instructor at the
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; he is an active
participant in numerous professional organizations, including
the Texas Society of the American College of Osteopathic Family
Physicians, where he has served as president; he is also involved
with several philanthropic organizations; and
WHEREAS, His dedication and experience will surely be an
asset to the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association as he assumes
his new position; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Patrick J. Hanford on his many
achievements and extend to him congratulations on his
installation as president of the Texas Osteopathic Medical
Association; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Duncan
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 21, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate