SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 535

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dr. Ravi Karia, who recently received the 2023 Outstanding Faculty Mentor award from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio orthopedic surgery residential program; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Karia is a renowned orthopedic surgeon at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; his focus on continually developing his skill as a surgeon and on creating a learning environment that fosters independence, self-confidence, and trust in his students has contributed greatly to modern medicine and has made a difference in the lives of countless patients; and

WHEREAS, After receiving a medical degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas in 2004, Dr. Karia attended The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he completed his residency in orthopedic surgery and continued his training with a fellowship in orthopedic trauma; Dr. Karia served as the chief administrative resident from 2008 to 2009 and joined the department of orthopedics as a faculty member in 2010; and

WHEREAS, The chief residents of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio orthopedic surgery residential program nominated Dr. Karia to receive the 2023 Outstanding Faculty Mentor award; an exceptional physician and a passionate educator, Dr. Karia has dedicated himself to the mission of creating a welcoming and inspiring learning environment and to guiding future generations of orthopedic surgeons on the path of excellence; and

WHEREAS, Respected and admired as a surgeon and teacher, Dr. Karia has brought hope and healing to many Texans while serving as a role model to numerous orthopedic residents; he sets the highest standards for medical education and health care in the Lone Star State, and he is truly deserving of recognition for his contributions to orthopedic medicine; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Ravi Karia on receiving the 2023 Outstanding Faculty Mentor award from the chief residents of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio orthopedic surgery residential program; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Campbell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 9, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate