H.R. No. 1279
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Katharine Heffner completed the Texas
Anesthesiology Policy Research Rotation Program during the 88th
Texas Legislature; and
WHEREAS, Launched by the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists
in 2023, the program offers two resident physicians each
legislative session the opportunity to experience policymaking at
the Capitol and learn about the political factors that impact the
practice of anesthesiology; the initiative is accredited by the
American Board of Anesthesiology; and
WHEREAS, Katharine Heffner has participated in policy
meetings, developed policy materials, and testified in and attended
committee hearings; in addition, she has provided updates on policy
developments affecting the practice of anesthesiology to members of
the TSA; and
WHEREAS, Raised in Evanston, Wyoming, Dr. Heffner received
her bachelor's degree in neurobiology and a McCombs School of
Business certificate in business foundation from The University of
Texas at Austin and went on to earn her medical degree from the
Texas A&M University School of Medicine; she has completed
rotations at Memorial Hermann Hospital and Lyndon B. Johnson
Hospital, and she holds certification in basic focus assessed
transthoracic echocardiography and advanced cardiac life support;
currently, she is an anesthesiology resident at The University of
Texas Health Science Center at Houston, and she is scheduled to
finish this assignment in June 2023; and
WHEREAS, Katharine Heffner has gained valuable insight into
the legislative environment and the policymaking process, and the
Texas Society of Anesthesiologists is sure to benefit from her
knowledgeable perspective as her career progresses; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Katharine Heffner on
completing the 2023 Texas Anesthesiology Policy Research Rotation
Program and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success
in her endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Heffner as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Oliverson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1279 was adopted by the House on May
6, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House