84R19059 KSM-D
By: Márquez H.R. No. 1890
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Patrick Mitchell was nominated by the El Paso
Academy of General Dentistry for the Texas Academy of General
Dentistry 2014 Dentist of the Year Award, and this presents a
welcome opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of this
esteemed Texan; and
WHEREAS, One of only 20 dentists nominated for the 2014
Dentist of the Year Award, which is the most prestigious accolade
given by the TAGD, Dr. Mitchell was among those honored at the
academy's annual Lone Star Dental Conference in Austin on September
28; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating a commitment to excellence in his
vocation, Dr. Mitchell is a fellow of the Academy of General
Dentistry and the American Society of Dentistry for Children; he is
also a member of the American Dental Association, the American
Orthodontic Society, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry,
and the El Paso District Dental Society, and he is president of the
El Paso AGD; additionally, he has helped educate students and
health administrators at local schools about good dental hygiene,
and he has delivered lectures to others in his profession at various
leadership seminars; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mitchell attended Burges High School in El Paso
and went on to study at Tyler Junior College and The University of
Texas at El Paso; he graduated from The University of Texas Dental
School at San Antonio in 1990 and established his own practice in El
Paso; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Dr. Mitchell has the love and
support of his wife, Lauren, and he is the proud father of six
children, Jason, Nate, Amanda, Andrew, Melissa, and Walter; an
enthusiastic outdoorsman, he serves as the scoutmaster for Troop
No. 27, and he enjoys myriad activities, including camping,
mountain climbing, and skiing; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Patrick Mitchell continues to distinguish
himself through his outstanding dedication to his patients and his
professional community, and he is held in high regard by all who are
fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Patrick Mitchell on his
nomination for the 2014 Dentist of the Year Award presented by the
Texas Academy of General Dentistry and extend to him sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Mitchell as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.