SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 506 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dr. Lyda C. Arévalo-Flechas, who has been selected for induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame for her outstanding work in the health professions; and WHEREAS, The San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame honors those women who have contributed significantly to the San Antonio community and the Bexar County region through their accomplishments in their profession or field of service; and WHEREAS, Over the course of a nursing career that has spanned more than 25 years, Dr. Arévalo-Flechas has worked as an operating room nurse, served in the United States Army Nurse Corps during Operation Desert Storm, taught university students, and earned a reputation as a cutting-edge researcher; and WHEREAS, In 2011, she was inducted into The University of Texas System Academy of Master Teachers as a Distinguished Teaching Professor, and she is a recipient of the Presidential Teaching Award from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; she is noted for her innovative research on the factors influencing Hispanic caregivers' perception of the experience of caring for a relative with Alzheimer's disease; and WHEREAS, Dr. Arévalo-Flechas is highly respected for her dedication to her work and is recognized internationally for her research and the programs she has designed for her nursing students; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Lyda C. Arévalo-Flechas for her exceptional achievements and extend congratulations to her on her induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Van de Putte ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 19, 2013. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate