79R18395 JTR-D

By:  Pena                                                         H.R. No. 2024



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Louis Patino, D.C., has distinguished himself as a 
health care practioner of great skill and compassion, and it is 
indeed fitting to recognize this remarkable gentleman's many 
accomplishments; and
	WHEREAS, Born Pham Long Van in Saigon, Vietnam, Dr. Patino 
moved to the United States in 1972 with his mother, his stepfather, 
a U.S. serviceman, and his sister, and he graduated from high school 
in San Antonio; and
	WHEREAS, He put himself through college in Austin by working 
at the Austin State Hospital and at a local grocery store, where he 
met his future bride; and
	WHEREAS, On graduating from St. Edward's University with a 
bachelor's degree in molecular biology, Dr. Patino enlisted in the 
U.S. Army as a medic, serving in New York for two years; and
	WHEREAS, After completing his military service, he returned 
to Texas to continue his studies at Parker College of Chiropractic 
in Dallas, where he earned a bachelor's degree in anatomy and became 
a doctor of chiropractic; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Patino began his career in McAllen in 1996, and 
two years later he opened his own practice in Rio Grande City; his 
success in this venture may be gauged by the fact that he has 
treated thousands of area residents and now employs more than 30 
skilled workers; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his adult life, Dr. Patino has enjoyed 
the love and support of his wife of 16 years, and he also takes great 
pride in his four children; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Patino's inspiring story demonstrates how much 
can be achieved through hard work and dedication to a goal, and his 
success has contributed to freedom from pain and better health for 
countless people; and
	WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Pena and Representative Hubert 
Vo have justly recognized Dr. Patino by introducing this resolution 
in his behalf during the Regular Session of the 79th Texas 
Legislature; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Louis Patino, D.C., for his contributions 
to the health and well-being of his fellow Texans and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Patino as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.