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