R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to 1-2 recognize the Physician of the Day program, which celebrates its 1-3 25th anniversary this year; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Academy of Family Physicians 1-5 travel from their homes and practices across the state each 1-6 legislative session, generously volunteering their time and 1-7 knowledge to serve the Texas Legislature and those active in the 1-8 legislative process; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Physicians of the Day perform a great service by 1-10 responding to medical emergencies, treating a wide variety of 1-11 ailments, and monitoring the health of those who, in attending to 1-12 their legislative duties, are far from their personal physicians; 1-13 and 1-14 WHEREAS, Each legislative session, countless individuals 1-15 receive excellent health care on the Capitol grounds by the 1-16 Physician of the Day, without having to take time away from their 1-17 work; now, therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-19 Legislature hereby commend those serving in the Physician of the 1-20 Day program and express gratitude to all those physicians, past and 1-21 present, who have contributed to the success of this vital program; 1-22 and, be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-24 prepared for the Texas Academy of Family Physicians as an 2-1 expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Gallego _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 55 was adopted by the House on March 20, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House