86R31032 SME-D
By: Vo H.R. No. 1495
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Alvin Nguyen Van Dieu is being honored for his
significant accomplishments on the occasion of Vietnamese American
Day at the State Capitol on April 25, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Texas is home to more than 210,000 Vietnamese
Americans, and these individuals play an important role in numerous
fields of endeavor, including medicine, law, public and veteran
service, scientific research in robotics and computer
manufacturing automation, and the arts; Dr. Dieu serves as an
outstanding example of the exceptional leadership and initiative
that has been demonstrated by so many members of this community; and
WHEREAS, A certified engineer and former research scientist
for IBM, Dr. Dieu currently practices aesthetic implant dentistry
at his own clinic in Houston; in the course of his career, he has
received three U.S. patents for his inventions and two awards from
IBM, and he has authored 20 research publications; he has further
dedicated countless hours over the years to recognizing veterans of
the Vietnam War; he worked with VFW Post 8905 to host a homecoming
parade to honor all who served in the war, including U.S. soldiers
and Vietnamese Americans, and he also helped lead efforts to name
streets in the International Management District of Houston after
heroes from the Army of the Republic of Vietnam; moreover, he has
been instrumental in supporting the creation of the Texas Capitol
Vietnam Veterans Monument and in planning annual memorial events at
the monument; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dieu has distinguished himself through his
exemplary achievements and the valuable support he has provided to
his fellow Vietnamese Americans in the Lone Star State, and he is
indeed deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Dr. Alvin Nguyen Van Dieu on the
occasion of Vietnamese American Day at the State Capitol 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. Dieu as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.