78R11042 MW-D

By:  Wolens                                                       H.R. No. 686



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to 
recognize Dr. Johann Deisenhofer, regental professor of 
biochemistry and Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator at 
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, for 
his many contributions to medical research and education; and
	WHEREAS, A recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1988, 
Dr. Deisenhofer used X-rays on crystals of proteins to reveal the 
process of photosynthesis, which is described by the Royal Swedish 
Academy of Sciences as the most important chemical reaction on 
Earth; and
	WHEREAS, This invaluable discovery led to a more accurate 
understanding of the structure of proteins essential to life, 
benefiting the field of medicine and patients throughout the world; 
and
	WHEREAS, A dedicated professor and research leader at 
Southwestern Medical Center for 15 years, Dr. Deisenhofer has 
contributed to a greater understanding of medical science and to 
the teaching of science in Texas; and
	WHEREAS, The people of the State of Texas are fortunate to 
have such a gifted scientist as Dr. Deisenhofer as a part of The 
University of Texas System during the past 15 years; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Dr. Johann Deisenhofer for his important 
contributions to medical and scientific education and to the 
furtherance of biomedical understanding and discovery and extend to 
him best wishes for success in his future endeavors; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Deisenhofer as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.