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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 505

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 
recognize Dr. Joseph L. Goldstein, regental professor and chairman
of molecular genetics at The University of Texas Southwestern 
Medical Center at Dallas, for his many contributions to medical 
research and education; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Goldstein 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. Goldstein 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. Goldstein has contributed to a 
general increase in the understanding of the field 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. Joseph L. Goldstein for his important contributions to 
medical science and to the furtherance of biomedical education 
and extend best wishes to him for his future endeavors; 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.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate