H.R. No. 818


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. Raymond Bagg began his career with the center as regional chairman for the department of orthopaedic surgery, in which capacity he distinguished himself for 20 years; since 1977 he has shared his considerable knowledge and expertise with generations of medical students, and in 1996, he received the Texas Tech Academic Achievement Award; and WHEREAS, Through his exemplary contributions to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Dr. Bagg 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. Raymond Bagg, 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. Bagg as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Chavez ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 818 was adopted by the House on May 10, 2003, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House