SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 666
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Paul Kent McGaha, who is retiring after 27 years of
outstanding service with the Texas Department of State Health
Services; and
WHEREAS, Dr. McGaha earned his medical degree from the
College of Osteopathic Medicine at Oklahoma State University,
and he holds a master's degree in public health from The
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; and
WHEREAS, He began his career with the department in 1988 as
a public health physician in Tyler, and he became regional
medical director of Health Service Region 4 and 5 North in 1995;
he has been instrumental in leading collaborative efforts
between the department and local health departments and
authorities, academic institutions, and health care providers,
especially those offering services to underserved populations; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his distinguished career in
medicine, Dr. McGaha has been noted for his expertise in the
fields of public health service delivery and preventive
medicine, and he has been published in numerous professional
journals; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary physician and administrator, he is
respected and admired by his colleagues, and his presence at the
Texas Department of State Health Services will be greatly missed;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Paul Kent McGaha on his
exceptional service to the people of Texas with the Texas
Department of State Health Services and extend to him best wishes
for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 30, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate