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H.R. No. 824
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, In 1973 Maria Elena A. Flood was the first person
employed to develop the School of Medicine Regional Campus in El
Paso; until her retirement in 1995, she ably performed the duties of
a variety of administrative positions in the Regional Academic
Health Center, including administrator for academic affairs,
director of operations, director of the Office of Border Health,
and project director of the Texas Tech Area Health Education Center
Program; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed individual also served as an assistant
professor of health organization management in the School of
Medicine and in 1985 she was deservedly inducted into the Texas
Women's Hall of Fame for her accomplishments in the field of
education in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Through her exemplary contributions to the Texas
Tech University Health Sciences Center, Maria Elena A. Flood 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 Maria Elena A. Flood, 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 Mrs. Flood 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. 824 was adopted by the House on May
10, 2003, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House