78R11041 MW-D

By:  Wolens                                                       H.R. No. 687



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to 
recognize Dr. Michael S. Brown, regental professor and director of 
the Erik Jonsson Center for Research in Molecular Genetics and 
Human Disease 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 Medicine in 1985 
and the National Medal of Science, Dr. Brown and his distinguished 
colleague at UT Southwestern discovered the low-density 
lipoprotein receptor, which controls the level of cholesterol in 
blood and in cells; and
	WHEREAS, This invaluable finding led to a new understanding 
of a disorder that leads to premature heart attacks in millions of 
Americans and to the development of drugs to alleviate the disease,
benefiting the field of medicine and patients throughout the world; 
and
	WHEREAS, A dedicated professor and research leader at 
Southwestern Medical Center for more than three decades, Dr. Brown 
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. Brown as a part of The 
University of Texas System during the past 31 years; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Dr. Michael S. Brown 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. Brown as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.