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                                                                  H.R. No. 609



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The year 2003 marks the 100th anniversary of the 
Texas Veterinary Medical Association, and in honor of this 
milestone April 1, 2003, is Texas Veterinary Medical Association 
Day at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Established in 1903, the association's original 
mission statement was to promote cooperation among its members, to 
supply a medium for exchange of professional experiences, and to 
encourage, develop, and protect the veterinary profession within 
the state; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Veterinary Medical Association assisted 
the Texas Legislature in establishing the first act governing the 
practice of veterinary medicine and played an important role in the 
School of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University, which is one 
of the premier veterinary schools in the United States today; and
	WHEREAS, Today, the mission of the association is to advance 
the art and science of veterinary medicine, to protect public 
health, to promote high educational, ethical, and moral standards 
within the profession, and to educate the public concerning animal 
health and its relationship to human health; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Veterinary Medical Association currently 
counts more than 3,000 licensed veterinarians among its members and 
assists over 30 local veterinary medical associations across the 
state, and the group provides support services that enable members 
to practice the best medicine possible; and
	WHEREAS, The association has produced a number of leaders who 
have gone on to serve in organized veterinary medicine's highest 
position, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association 
(AVMA), including the current unopposed candidate for AVMA 
president-elect, Dr. Bonnie Beaver; and
	WHEREAS, For the past century, the Texas Veterinary Medical 
Association has been an invaluable asset to members, and it will 
surely continue its illustrious legacy of service to veterinarians 
and residents of the Lone Star State for the next 100 years; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the Texas Veterinary Medical Association  
on its 100th anniversary and recognize April 1, 2003, as Texas 
Veterinary Medical Association Day at the State Capitol; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Texas Veterinary Medical Association as an 
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                       Crownover

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 609 was adopted by the House on April 
1, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House