89R21335 HMR-D
By: Gutierrez S.R. No. 435
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Christine Ramos Camacho is serving as Physician
of the Day at the State Capitol on April 22 and 24, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Since 1971, the Physician of the Day program at the
State Capitol has provided for a doctor to be on call each day of a
legislative session as a resource for legislators and support
staff; family physicians travel from all over the state to
volunteer their time and expertise at the Capitol health clinic;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Camacho will be joined in her service by
resident physician Dr. Auguste Ramos on April 22, 2025, and by
medical student Elliana Yap on April 24; and
WHEREAS, A Laredo native, Dr. Camacho earned her master's
degree in molecular biology from The University of Texas at
San Antonio and her medical degree from the San Juan Bautista
School of Medicine in Puerto Rico; she went on to complete the
family medicine residency program at The University of Texas Health
Science Center at San Antonio, which she now serves as an assistant
professor and a clinical instructor; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her residency training, Dr. Camacho
participated in research projects related to prediabetes, tobacco
cessation, health literacy for immigrants, and COVID-19 provider
wellness; her findings were presented and recognized at a number of
state and national conferences, and her dedicated efforts merited
her the distinction of Third Year Resident of the Year in 2021;
dually board certified in family and obesity medicine, she
continues to pursue opportunities for research and community
engagement; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of her career, Dr. Christine Camacho
has provided skilled and compassionate care to her fellow Texans,
and it is indeed fitting to honor her for her service to the
legislative community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby commend Dr. Christine Ramos Camacho for her participation in
the Physician of the Day program 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 Dr. Camacho as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.