SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 483

	WHEREAS, The year 2003 marks the 100th anniversary of 
the Texas Veterinary Medical Association, and in honor of this 
milestone, April 1, 2003, is Texas Veterinary Medical Association 
Day at the State Capitol; and

	WHEREAS, The association was established in 1903, and its 
original mission was to promote cooperation among its members, to 
supply a medium for exchange of professional experiences, and to 
encourage, develop, and protect the veterinary profession within 
the state; and

	WHEREAS, The Texas Veterinary Medical Association assisted 
the Texas Legislature in establishing the first act governing 
the practice of veterinary medicine and played an important 
role in the creation of the School of Veterinary Medicine at 
Texas A&M University, one of the premier veterinary schools in 
the United States today; and

	WHEREAS, Today, the mission of the association is to 
advance the art and science of veterinary medicine, to protect 
public health, to promote high educational, ethical, and moral 
standards within the profession, and to educate the public 
concerning animal health and its relationship to human health; 
and

	WHEREAS, The Texas Veterinary Medical Association currently 
counts more than 3,000 licensed veterinarians among its members 
and assists over 30 local veterinary medical associations across 
the state, and the group provides support services that enable 
members to practice the best medicine possible; and

	WHEREAS, The association has produced a number of 
leaders who have gone on to serve as president of the American 
Veterinary Medical Association, organized veterinary medicine's 
highest position, including the current unopposed candidate, 
president-elect Dr. Bonnie Beaver; and

	WHEREAS, For the past century, the Texas Veterinary 
Medical Association has been an invaluable asset to its members, 
and it will undoubtedly continue its illustrious legacy of 
service to veterinarians and residents of the Lone Star State 
for years to come; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby honor the Texas Veterinary Medical 
Association on its 100th anniversary and declare April 1, 2003, 
Texas Veterinary Medical Association Day at the State Capitol; 
and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the Texas Veterinary Medical Association as an expression of 
high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ogden




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 1, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate