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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 39

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Texas Veterinary Medical Association, which is 
celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Established in 1903 by a group of veterinarians
in Fort Worth, the association strives to advance veterinary 
medicine, to promote high standards within the veterinary 
profession, and to educate the public regarding animal health; 
and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Veterinary Medical Association played 
an instrumental role in ensuring passage of the legislation that 
governs the practice of veterinary medicine and helped to establish
the School of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University; and
	WHEREAS, The association provides its more than 3,000 
members with professional support services that promote 
excellence in the practice of veterinary medicine; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Veterinary Medical Association has 
provided a century of outstanding leadership and valuable 
service to its members; and
	WHEREAS, The conclusion of the centennial celebration of 
this exemplary organization will take place in Fort Worth on 
October 4, 2003; the President's Reception will be held at the 
Renaissance Worthington Hotel, followed by the Grand Finale 
Celebration at the Convention Center; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the Texas 
Veterinary Medical Association for its distinguished 100 years 
of outstanding service to veterinarians in our state and to the 
public and extend best wishes to the organization for continued 
success in fulfilling its mission; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the association as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Nelson




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on September 23, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate