SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 135

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Sabiha Kazi, 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, Sabiha is a medical student at The University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas 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 Sabiha Kazi 
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




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 20, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate