H.R. No. 1478
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jenny Shepherd is the recipient of the 2023 June
Bratcher Award for Political Action from the Texas Medical
Association Political Action Committee; and
WHEREAS, The bipartisan political arm of the Texas Medical
Association, TEXPAC was established in 1962 to help elect
candidates at the local, state, and federal level who support the
work of physicians in their communities; every other year, the
organization presents the June Bratcher Award to individuals who
have demonstrated a strong commitment to the organization's
mission; and
WHEREAS, A Patron Club member of TEXPAC, Mrs. Shepherd serves
as vice president of legislative affairs for the Texas Medical
Association Alliance and as a member of the American Medical
Association Alliance; she has held a number of leadership roles
with the Bexar County Medical Society Alliance as well, including
president and scholarship chair; and
WHEREAS, Engaged in grassroots advocacy, Mrs. Shepherd has
hosted successful political fundraisers and events to increase TMA
Alliance membership, served as a fundraiser and volunteer for the
TMA Be Wise-Immunize and Hard Hats for Little Heads campaigns, and
coordinated a toy donation for the neonatal department at
University Hospital; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Shepherd enjoys the love
and support of her husband, Dr. John Shepherd; and
WHEREAS, Jenny Shepherd has helped support members of the
Texas medical community and their patients through political
education and activism, and she is indeed deserving of this notable
honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jenny Shepherd on receiving the
2023 TEXPAC June Bratcher Award for Political Action and extend to
her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Shepherd as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Campos
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1478 was adopted by the House on May
15, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House