SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 394
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Ralph Cervantes for his many contributions to the field
of health management; and
WHEREAS, Ralph Cervantes served the nation with
distinction in the United States Army and the United States Army
Reserve for 20 years as a behavioral science specialist and
combat medic; a native of San Antonio, he served in Operation
Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield, and he earned a
sociology degree from The University of Texas at San Antonio
after his retirement from military service; and
WHEREAS, In 1992, he joined the staff of the San Antonio
Health District as a health program specialist, and he became
active in case management for patients with HIV/AIDS; he went on
to serve with the Texas Department of State Health Services/Texas
Health Steps Program, and he played a major role in the 1996
creation of the Provider Relations Outreach Meeting program, or
PROM, a collaborative effort which has become an integral part of
the state's provision of care to Medicaid beneficiaries; and
WHEREAS, After retiring in 2018 from a position with
Community First Health Plans, Mr. Cervantes has continued to
serve PROM as a volunteer; he works tirelessly to ensure that its
annual conference contributes to the common good and well-being
of the people of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Ralph Cervantes has had a significant impact on
the delivery of health care in our state, and it is truly fitting
that he receive special recognition for his efforts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Ralph Cervantes on his many
achievements in the field of health management 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 esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 13, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate