H.R. No. 937
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Ray Eric Santos of Clear Lake has served our
nation with great distinction as a member of the United States Navy
and Navy Reserve, and he contributes significantly to his community
as a medical practitioner; and
WHEREAS, A board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Santos
graduated from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
School of Medicine in 1986 and completed an orthopedic residency
program at The University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals in
1991; he went on to participate in a one-year fellowship in spine
surgery in San Antonio and joined the National Naval Medical Center
in Bethesda, Maryland, on active duty as chief of spine surgery; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Santos transferred to the navy reserve in 1995
and became an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at The
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; for three years,
he served with the 4th Air Naval Gunfire and Liaison Company of the
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in West Palm Beach, Florida, and he
completed airborne training and graduated with distinction from the
navy's diving medical officer course; and
WHEREAS, In 1998, Dr. Santos established a private practice
in Clear Lake, but he continued to play a vital role in the reserve;
he was the undersea medical officer for NR Naval Special Warfare
Unit Two, based in Colts Neck, New Jersey, and subsequently the
battalion surgeon for the 4th Reconnaissance Battalion of the
marine corps in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, Operation Iraqi Freedom occasioned a recall to
active duty in February 2003, and Dr. Santos deployed to Iraq as
battalion surgeon for the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, which
participated in combat operations as part of the 1st Marine
Expeditionary Force; he resumed his practice the following
September and continued to serve in the navy reserve as the
battalion surgeon for the 4th Reconnaissance Battalion and for the
4th Amphibious Assault Battalion of the marine corps in Tampa; and
WHEREAS, In October 2010, while assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 23rd Marines, as the battalion surgeon and officer in
charge of the naval detachment, Dr. Santos was again recalled to
active duty; he deployed for seven months to Helmand Province in
Afghanistan, where his battalion was involved in combat operations
in support of Operation Enduring Freedom under Regional Command
Southwest, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force; Dr. Santos coordinated
the medical care for more than 800 marines and sailors and was
involved in supporting medical care throughout the Task Force
Belleau Wood area of operations; and
WHEREAS, During his tour of duty in Afghanistan, this
courageous Texan participated in more than 20 classified missions
in remote locations; once, when a Marine in his convoy was
critically injured by an improvised explosive device, Dr. Santos
left his own vehicle and bravely crossed over 50 meters of terrain
not yet cleared of secondary IEDs in order to perform lifesaving
field surgery; he further advanced American goals by helping to
improve relations with local Afghans, who were grateful for the
skilled treatment he provided to the ailing granddaughter of an
influential village elder; and
WHEREAS, For his meritorious achievements in Afghanistan,
Dr. Santos was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal; his numerous
decorations also include the Navy Achievement Medal, Combat Action
Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, three Navy Meritorious Unit
Commendations, and two National Defense Service Medals; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Ray Santos has set an inspiring example for
others through his selfless devotion to his country and to the
highest ideals of the medical profession, and it is indeed fitting
that he be recognized at this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Dr. Ray Eric Santos for his exceptional
service to the United States Navy and Navy Reserve and commend him
for his professional contributions to his community; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Santos as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Bonnen of Galveston
Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira
Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira
Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr
Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr
Alonzo Gooden Otto Alonzo Gooden Otto
Alonzo Gooden Otto
Alvarado Guerra Paddie Alvarado Guerra Paddie
Alvarado Guerra Paddie
Anchia Guillen Parker Anchia Guillen Parker
Anchia Guillen Parker
Anderson Gutierrez Patrick Anderson Gutierrez Patrick
Anderson Gutierrez Patrick
Ashby Harless Perez Ashby Harless Perez
Ashby Harless Perez
Aycock Harper-Brown Perry Aycock Harper-Brown Perry
Aycock Harper-Brown Perry
Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips
Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips
Bohac Herrero Pickett Bohac Herrero Pickett
Bohac Herrero Pickett
Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts
Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts
Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price
Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price
Branch Huberty Raney Branch Huberty Raney
Branch Huberty Raney
Burkett Hughes Ratliff Burkett Hughes Ratliff
Burkett Hughes Ratliff
Burnam Hunter Raymond Burnam Hunter Raymond
Burnam Hunter Raymond
Button Isaac Reynolds Button Isaac Reynolds
Button Isaac Reynolds
Callegari Johnson Riddle Callegari Johnson Riddle
Callegari Johnson Riddle
Canales Kacal Ritter Canales Kacal Ritter
Canales Kacal Ritter
Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis
Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis
Clardy King of Parker Rose Clardy King of Parker Rose
Clardy King of Parker Rose
Coleman King of Taylor Sanford Coleman King of Taylor Sanford
Coleman King of Taylor Sanford
Collier King of Zavala Schaefer Collier King of Zavala Schaefer
Collier King of Zavala Schaefer
Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets
Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets
Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell
Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell
Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell
Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell
Creighton Krause Simmons Creighton Krause Simmons
Creighton Krause Simmons
Crownover Kuempel Simpson Crownover Kuempel Simpson
Crownover Kuempel Simpson
Dale Larson Smith Dale Larson Smith
Dale Larson Smith
Darby Laubenberg Smithee Darby Laubenberg Smithee
Darby Laubenberg Smithee
Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer
Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer
J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson
J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson
S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland
S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland
Deshotel Longoria Strama Deshotel Longoria Strama
Deshotel Longoria Strama
Dukes Lozano Taylor Dukes Lozano Taylor
Dukes Lozano Taylor
Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria
Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria
Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris
Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris
Elkins Martinez Toth Elkins Martinez Toth
Elkins Martinez Toth
Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin
Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin
Farias McClendon Turner of Harris Farias McClendon Turner of Harris
Farias McClendon Turner of Harris
Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant
Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant
Farrar Miles Villalba Farrar Miles Villalba
Farrar Miles Villalba
Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal
Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal
Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
Frank Moody Walle Frank Moody Walle
Frank Moody Walle
Frullo Morrison White Frullo Morrison White
Frullo Morrison White
Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman
Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman
Giddings Murphy Wu Giddings Murphy Wu
Giddings Murphy Wu
Goldman Naishtat Zedler Goldman Naishtat Zedler
Goldman Naishtat Zedler
Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas
Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 937 was adopted by the House on March
27, 2013, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House
Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira
Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr
Alonzo Gooden Otto
Alvarado Guerra Paddie
Anchia Guillen Parker
Anderson Gutierrez Patrick
Ashby Harless Perez
Aycock Harper-Brown Perry
Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips
Bohac Herrero Pickett
Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts
Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price
Branch Huberty Raney
Burkett Hughes Ratliff
Burnam Hunter Raymond
Button Isaac Reynolds
Callegari Johnson Riddle
Canales Kacal Ritter
Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis
Clardy King of Parker Rose
Coleman King of Taylor Sanford
Collier King of Zavala Schaefer
Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets
Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell
Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell
Creighton Krause Simmons
Crownover Kuempel Simpson
Dale Larson Smith
Darby Laubenberg Smithee
Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer
J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson
S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland
Deshotel Longoria Strama
Dukes Lozano Taylor
Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria
Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris
Elkins Martinez Toth
Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin
Farias McClendon Turner of Harris
Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant
Farrar Miles Villalba
Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal
Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
Frank Moody Walle
Frullo Morrison White
Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman
Giddings Murphy Wu
Goldman Naishtat Zedler
Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas