SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 19
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Clay Johnston, who is stepping down as dean of the
Dell Medical School and vice president for Medical Affairs at The
University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Johnston joined the university in 2014 to
serve as the inaugural dean of the Dell Medical School; he had
previously served as associate vice chancellor for Research at
the University of California, San Francisco, where he also
directed the Clinical and Translational Science Institute and
founded the UCSF Center for Healthcare Value; and
WHEREAS, A pioneer in health care transformation,
Dr. Johnston has played a leading role in shaping Dell Medical
School into an institution that embraces the challenges of a new
century rather than adhering to tradition and habit; under his
leadership, the school and its clinical practice, UT Health
Austin, have focused on innovation in models of care, community
impact, and collaboration with other Central Texas health
systems; and
WHEREAS, A noted neurologist who has specialized in stroke
care and research, Dr. Johnston has authored more than 300
articles in scientific journals and has received multiple awards
for his research and teaching; due to his outstanding leadership,
the Dell Medical School has attracted millions in grant funding
and has earned its reputation as a first-rate academic health
center; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated physician and innovative
administrator, Dr. Johnston is respected and admired throughout
the medical community, and his presence at the Dell Medical
School will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Dr. Clay
Johnston on his exceptional leadership of the Dell Medical School
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.
Eckhardt
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 16, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate