H.R. No. 39 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Professor John C. Perez of Texas A&M 
University-Kingsville has been named one of Hispanic Business
magazine's 100 Most Influential Hispanics in America for 2004; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Perez is well known to his professional peers as 
the director of the Natural Toxins Research Center (NTRC) at Texas 
A&M-Kingsville, and his dedicated efforts in the areas of 
immunology, bioinstrumentation, and cell physiology have laid the 
groundwork for future generations of researchers; and
	WHEREAS, After receiving his doctorate from Utah State 
University in 1972, Dr. Perez joined the faculty at the Texas 
A&M-Kingsville biology department, and for more than three decades 
he has been a vital and valued member of the university community; 
it was under his direction that the NTRC received a $2.5 million 
research grant from the National Center for Research Resources; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his duties as a regents professor, 
faculty member, and NTRC director, Dr. Perez has served as director 
of Texas A&M-Kingsville's NIH/Research Infrastructure in Minority 
Institutions since 1996; a co-contributor on more than 35 published 
works, he was named the 2004 Distinguished Texas Scientist  by the 
Texas Academy of Science and the Outstanding Faculty Researcher at 
the 5th Annual Minority Access Incorporated National Role Model 
Conference and has received the Olan Kruse Science Faculty Award, 
the Undergraduate Institution Mentoring Award, and the Texas A&I 
Alumni Association Distinguished Research Award; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Perez was selected for this latest honor by 
Hispanic Business for his many achievements as a researcher as well 
as for his heartfelt commitment to furthering the education of his 
students; and
	WHEREAS, Untold numbers of young scientists have discovered 
their true calling under the steady guidance of Dr. Perez, and the 
benefits of both his wise mentorship and his diligent research will 
benefit the greater scientific community for many years to come; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Professor John C. Perez on being 
named one of Hispanic Business magazine's 100 Most Influential 
Hispanics in America for 2004; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Perez as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                         Escobar

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 39 was adopted by the House on 
February 3, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House