SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 827

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Dr. Robert Anthony O'Rourke for his outstanding 
contributions to the field of medicine; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. O'Rourke is a graduate of Santa Clara University
and a magna cum laude graduate of Creighton University School of 
Medicine; he completed internships in internal medicine and 
cardiology at Georgetown University Hospital; and
	WHEREAS, A highly respected educator in the field of 
medicine, Dr. O'Rourke taught at Georgetown University 
Medical Center and at the medical schools of the University 
of Arizona and the University of California, San Diego; from 
1976 to 1995, he was the Charles Conrad Brown Distinguished 
Professor and director of the cardiology-vascular division at 
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; and
	WHEREAS, An eminent research scientist, Dr. O'Rourke has 
served as the primary investigator, author, coauthor, or editor 
of more than 600 publications on cardiology; he is an active 
member of the American College of Cardiology, the National Heart 
Association, and many other professional associations; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. O'Rourke is internationally recognized for 
his vast medical knowledge, his scholarship, and his superb 
teaching, and he is universally regarded as a committed 
humanitarian and as a charming and gracious gentleman; and
	WHEREAS, He has brought great credit to himself, to 
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 
and to the State of Texas; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby recognize Dr. Robert Anthony O'Rourke 
as a treasured citizen of the State of Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 14, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate