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                                                                  H.R. No. 825



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. David R. Smith served with distinction as 
president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for 
five years, and during his productive tenure in that demanding 
position he helped launch a pharmacy school in Amarillo, a 
physician assistants program in Midland, and a border health 
initiative in El Paso; and
	WHEREAS, Named chancellor of the Texas Tech University System 
in 2002, this dynamic leader is currently applying his considerable 
skills to increasing the amount of money available for student 
scholarships and exploring new funding sources for endowed chairs 
and other faculty enhancement projects; and
	WHEREAS, Through his exemplary contributions to the Texas 
Tech University Health Sciences Center, Dr. Smith 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. David R. Smith, 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. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                          Chavez

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 825 was adopted by the House on May 
16, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House