SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 134
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Brooke Womble, who recently participated in the Texas Statewide Preceptorship Program; and WHEREAS, The Texas Statewide Preceptorship Program is a partnership linking the Texas Academy of Family Physicians with students from the eight Texas medical schools; it pairs medical students with experienced family physicians and allows the students to observe the challenges and rewards of family practice; and WHEREAS, Brooke is a medical student at Baylor College of Medicine and was hosted in the program by Dr. Alfred Louis in Houston; recent studies by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board show that this program has a positive influence on medical students in their choice of family medicine as a career; and WHEREAS, Participants in the Texas Statewide Preceptorship Program are dedicated individuals who will undoubtedly contribute greatly to the welfare of the citizens in their communities; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 79th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Brooke Womble for participating in the Texas Statewide Preceptorship Program; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Ellis ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on July 20, 2005. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate