SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 504

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 
recognize Dr. Michael S. Brown, regental professor and director 
of the Erik Jonsson Center for Research in Molecular Genetics and 
Human Disease at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical 
Center at Dallas, for his many contributions to medical research 
and education; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Brown and his distinguished colleague at the 
university discovered the low-density lipoprotein receptor that 
controls the level of cholesterol in blood and in cells; and
	WHEREAS, This finding led to new understanding of a 
disorder that leads to premature heart attacks in millions of 
Americans and to the development of drugs to fight the disorder; 
and
	WHEREAS, The field of medicine and patients throughout the 
world have benefited from this invaluable discovery; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Brown was awarded the 1985 Nobel Prize and the 
National Medal of Science for his contributions to his field; and
	WHEREAS, As a dedicated professor and research leader 
at the university for 31 years, Dr. Brown has contributed to a 
general increase in the understanding of medical science and to 
the teaching of science in Texas; and
	WHEREAS, The people of the State of Texas are fortunate to 
have such a gifted scientist as one of its citizens and as part 
of The University of Texas System; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby express great appreciation to 
Dr. Michael S. Brown for his important contributions to medical
science and to the furtherance of biomedical education and extend
best wishes to him for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate.
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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 7, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate