SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 5
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dr. Richard Van Ness Homan, who is stepping down as vice president for Clinical Affairs and dean of the School of Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; and WHEREAS, Since joining the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center as a member of the faculty in 1989, Dr. Homan has held a number of administrative positions prior to his appointment as dean of the School of Medicine in 2001 and as vice president for Clinical Affairs in 2003; and WHEREAS, Dr. Homan holds a medical degree from The State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine; he is board certified in family practice and holds additional certificates of qualifications in geriatric medicine and sports medicine; and WHEREAS, As vice president for Clinical Affairs, Dr. Homan has managed all clinical activities among the schools in the Health Sciences Center; his responsibilities have also included management of a $96 million Texas Department of Criminal Justice contract to provide medical services to 37,000 patients in 108 counties in West Texas; and WHEREAS, In his position as dean of the School of Medicine, he has served as chief academic officer and manager of all activities across all four campuses in Lubbock, El Paso, Amarillo, and Odessa; he has also served as chief executive officer of the $250 million operating budget for the School of Medicine and Faculty Practice Plan; and WHEREAS, Renowned for his outstanding work as a clinician, educator, researcher, and administrator, Dr. Richard Homan has been a tremendous asset to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and the West Texas community, and his leadership will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 79th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Dr. Richard Van Ness Homan for his significant accomplishments and his many contributions to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and to this state and extend to him best wishes in his future endeavors at Drexel University College of Medicine; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Duncan ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 21, 2005. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate