SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 506

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 
recognize Dr. Johann Deisenhofer, regental professor of 
Biochemistry and Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator
at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, 
for his many contributions to medical research and education; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Deisenhofer used X rays on crystals of 
proteins to reveal the process of photosynthesis, which is 
described by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences as the most 
important chemical reaction on Earth; and
	WHEREAS, This discovery led to more accurate understanding 
of the structure of proteins essential to life; and
	WHEREAS, The field of medicine and patients throughout
the world have benefited form this invaluable discovery; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Deisenhofer was awarded the 1988 Nobel Prize 
for his contributions to his field; and
	WHEREAS, As a dedicated professor and research leader at 
the university for 15 years, Dr. Deisenhofer 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. Johann Deisenhofer for his important contributions to medical 
science and education and to the furtherance of biomedical 
understanding and discovery and extend best wishes to him on 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.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate