89R22395 CJM-D
By: Campos H.R. No. 775
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The observance of National Public Health Week in
Texas is taking place April 7 to 11, 2025, providing a fitting
opportunity to commend The University of Texas School of Public
Health San Antonio for its contributions; and
WHEREAS, One of three schools of public health in
The University of Texas System, the UT School of Public Health
San Antonio was approved in 2021 by The University of Texas System
Board of Regents to address the disparities in key health outcomes
in the region; located near many of the region's major medical
facilities, the school is a collaboration between The University of
Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and The University of
Texas at San Antonio, and its mission is to provide education that
is experiential and leverages local data, to conduct research that
addresses the unique health needs and priorities of the region, and
to deliver services that benefit the local community; the school
welcomed its inaugural class of students during the fall 2024
semester; and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of its founding dean,
Dr. Vasan Ramachandran, the UT School of Public Health San Antonio
will support 400 students within the first five years of the
program, and approximately 100 jobs will be created to support the
school; moreover, $20 million is estimated to be generated by its
academic and research missions; and
WHEREAS, The annual observance of National Public Health Week
was created to recognize the field's vital role in strengthening
our communities and improving health outcomes, and the UT School of
Public Health San Antonio stands as a bold investment in training
future leaders that will help to advance the well-being of all
Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby honor The University of Texas School of Public
Health San Antonio on the occasion of National Public Health
Week 2025 and extend to all those associated with the institution
sincere best wishes for continued success in their important work;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the UT School of Public Health San Antonio as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.