SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 435
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 State of Texas, 89th
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 from the
Texas Senate.
Gutierrez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 22, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate