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By:  Wolens                                                       H.R. No. 688



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to 
recognize Dr. Joseph L. Goldstein, regental professor and chairman 
of molecular genetics 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. Goldstein 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. 
Goldstein 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 had such a gifted scientist as Dr. Goldstein 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. Joseph L. Goldstein 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. Goldstein as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.