85R10358 BK-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 615
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Guinxe Gabriel, director of pharmacy services at
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi—South, has helped to deliver
lifesaving medical care to thousands of people in his homeland of
Haiti; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gabriel first led a group of 13 physicians and
nurses to Haiti in 2010, after it was ravaged by an earthquake in
January of that year; the group traveled at their own expense, and,
using donated antibiotics and other medications, treated more than
1,000 residents over the course of a five-day trip; and
WHEREAS, Since that time, Mr. Gabriel's team has expanded and
has partnered with Northern New York Hope for Haiti, a nonprofit
organization that builds and operates health clinics in that
country; Mr. Gabriel has continued to visit Haiti for medical work
twice a year, in the fall with a group that primarily treats
patients with infectious diseases and in the spring with a group
whose physicians chiefly perform surgeries; after Hurricane
Matthew struck the southern part of Haiti in October 2016, NNY Hope
for Haiti ventured to one of the areas that was hit hardest by the
storm and provided essential medical care, including treatment for
infections and malnutrition, to over 1,500 individuals; and
WHEREAS, Embodying the highest ideals of his profession,
Guinxe Gabriel has given of himself and his knowledge to alleviate
the suffering of people in direst need, and his selfless, steadfast
efforts continue to inspire the profound respect and admiration of
all who know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Guinxe Gabriel for his medical missions to
Haiti and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success
with his vital work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Gabriel as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.