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 ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 22, 2025. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate