SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 123
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
welcome the delegation from The University of Texas Medical
Branch at Galveston and join them in celebrating
February 5, 2013, as The University of Texas Medical Branch Day
at the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The University of Texas Medical Branch at
Galveston was established in 1891, with 23 students meeting in a
single building under the direction of a faculty of 13; today,
this exceptional institution is a modern health science center
that features some 70 major buildings, more than 2,500 students,
and more than 1,000 faculty members; and
WHEREAS, The 84-acre campus is home to four schools, three
institutes for advanced study, a major medical library, a network
of hospitals and clinics that provide a full range of primary and
specialized care, an affiliated Shriners Hospital for Children,
and numerous research facilities; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding establishment has remained true
to the values of compassion and respect for all, integrity,
diversity, and excellence and innovation through lifelong
learning; and
WHEREAS, For more than a century, The University of Texas
Medical Branch at Galveston has played a vital role in the health
and well-being of Texans and people around the world, and it is
truly deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend the students, faculty, and
staff of The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and
extend to the school's delegation best wishes for The University
of Texas Medical Branch Day at the Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special day.
Taylor
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 5, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate