H.R. No. 1238
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In her service as Capitol nurse practitioner during
the 87th Legislative Session, Ginger McGalin has skillfully
attended to the health care needs of the legislative community; and
WHEREAS, A native Texan, Ms. McGalin began serving in the
United States Navy Reserve as a hospital corpsman in 1986, and she
remained enlisted while undertaking nursing studies at Lamar
University in Beaumont, where she graduated with a bachelor's
degree in May 1993; she subsequently accepted a commission as a Navy
Nurse Corps officer and continued in that role until retiring from
active duty in 1996; and
WHEREAS, Following her discharge, Ms. McGalin earned her
master's degree and completed her education as a family nurse
practitioner at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
in December 1998; over the years, she has been employed in a variety
of settings, including clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, and state
prison infirmaries, and she also served as the Jefferson County
Employee Health nurse practitioner; and
WHEREAS, Ms. McGalin began her work as Capitol nurse
practitioner in October 2018, and she has since provided care to
elected officials and state employees who work in the Capitol
Complex, as well as to citizens who are visiting; in addition, she
has volunteered as preceptor for nurse practitioner students from
UT Austin and from online universities; her outside interests
include horses, travel, and photography, and above all else, she
cherishes spending time with her twin daughters, Jordyn and Jaedyn;
and
WHEREAS, By providing exceptional medical care during the
legislative session, Ginger McGalin has helped to ensure the
well-being and productivity of the legislative community, and her
dedication has earned her the respect and appreciation of all who
know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Ginger McGalin for her service as Capitol
nurse practitioner and extend to her sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. McGalin as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Metcalf
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1238 was adopted by the House on May
23, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House