H.R. No. 809
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The year 2003 marks the 30th anniversary of the
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso, and this
milestone provides a fitting opportunity to honor one of the
individuals who has helped to make this facility the renowned
institution it is today; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Edward Saltzstein came to Texas Tech El Paso in
1977 as regional chairman of surgery; during his distinguished
25-year tenure, he led the establishment of the emergency medicine
department as well as the development of the Texas Tech/Thomason
Level I Trauma Program and the University Breast Care Center; Dr.
Saltzstein stepped down as regional chairman on September 1, 2002,
but remains a professor of surgery and director of the University
Breast Care Center; and
WHEREAS, Through his exemplary contributions to the Texas
Tech University Health Sciences Center, Dr. Saltzstein has helped
to establish Texas Tech El Paso as a valuable resource for health
care education and delivery for the citizens of West Texas, and his
unwavering devotion to the well-being of his fellow Texans will not
soon be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Dr. Edward Saltzstein, whose
outstanding service in behalf of the Texas Tech University Health
Sciences Center has ensured a brighter future for countless people;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Saltzstein as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Chavez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 809 was adopted by the House on May
10, 2003, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House