78R16791 JHS-D

By:  Wong                                                         H.R. No. 1472



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Supporting the development and advancement of 
medical science and research is truly a commendable endeavor, and 
the Duncan family of Houston recently pledged $2 million to the New 
Frontiers Campaign for the Institute of Molecular Medicine for the 
Prevention of Human Diseases (IMM); and
	WHEREAS, Presented by patriarch Dan Duncan, his wife, Jan, 
daughters Randa Duncan Williams, Dannine Duncan Avara, and Milane 
Duncan, and son Scott Duncan, this extraordinary gift will provide 
a new home for IMM and additional work space for its molecular and 
genetic research into the causes of common human diseases; and
	WHEREAS, Scientists at IMM are dedicated to developing 
treatments and therapies that will transform the vision of disease 
prevention into the reality of everyday patient care, and the 
generous support of the Duncan family will no doubt be of great 
assistance in helping to bring this important goal to fruition; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the Duncan family for their philanthropic 
support of the Institute of Molecular Medicine for the Prevention 
of Human Diseases and commend these remarkable Texans for their 
dedication to advancing medical science; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of this notable family as an expression of 
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.