H.R. No. 811



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, Olga Ortega has played an instrumental role in the 
development and growth of this respected medical center; after 
having worked at Thomason Hospital for 15 years, Ms. Ortega joined 
Texas Tech's psychiatry department in 1977, transferring to the 
dean's office eight years later; she garnered the respect and 
admiration of all who were privileged to know her during her tenure 
as the first manager of student affairs, and over the years she 
would play an instrumental role in all aspects of the center's 
office of medical education, including the licensing of medical 
faculty, the recruitment of house staff residents, the education of 
third-year and fourth-year students, and the accreditation of 
residency programs and student curriculum; and
	WHEREAS, Through her exemplary contributions to the Texas 
Tech University Health Sciences Center, Olga Ortega 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 her 
unwavering devotion to the well-being of her fellow Texans will not 
soon be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Olga Ortega, 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 Ms. Ortega 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. 811 was adopted by the House on May 
10, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House