SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 142
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
welcome Texas Medical Association physicians, resident
physicians, medical students, and alliance members, who will be
visiting the State Capitol on the first Tuesday of each month
during the 82nd Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Medical Association was organized by 35
physicians in 1853 and now has more than 44,000 physician and
medical student members; during each legislative session since
2003, these fine doctors and students have visited Austin from
around the state to promote issues relevant to health care and to
visit with state legislators regarding the association's
legislative agenda; and
WHEREAS, Many representatives of the association wear
their professional white medical coats during their visits,
which makes a visible impression as they walk the halls of the
Capitol on their way to meet with their representatives and
senators; and
WHEREAS, These fine medical professionals seek to improve
the medical profession and the delivery of health care for their
patients, and they are truly deserving of recognition for their
efforts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby welcome the participants in the First
Tuesdays at the Capitol program and commend the Texas Medical
Association for its work on behalf of the citizens of this state;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 31, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate