H.R. No. 821



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. Jose Manuel de la Rosa is a native of El Paso who 
spent his early years living in Juarez; he attended St. Joseph's 
Elementary School, Cathedral High School, the University of Notre 
Dame, and Texas Tech Medical School in El Paso for the final two 
years of his residency in pediatrics; six years ago, he completed a 
master's degree in epidemiology from Harvard University; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. de la Rosa operated a community health care 
center before his appointment as assistant dean for education at 
Texas Tech El Paso; since 1997, he has served as regional dean of 
the school and has focused on expanding the institution into a 
four-year medical school; and
	WHEREAS, Through his exemplary contributions to the Texas 
Tech University Health Sciences Center, Dr. de la Rosa 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. Jose Manuel de la Rosa, 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. de la Rosa 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. 821 was adopted by the House on May 
10, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House