H.R. No. 1514

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Jennifer Fix of Burleson has earned the Good Government Pharmacist-of-the-Year Award from the American Pharmacists Association; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1990, this honor recognizes pharmacists who actively contribute to their profession through involvement in the political process and by improving service and education to the public; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Fix is a former president of the Texas Pharmacy Association, and her widely influential efforts have advanced the overall practice of pharmacy in the Lone Star State; she has been a strong proponent of establishing guidelines that allow pharmacists to better serve their patients, and her efforts initiated legislation requiring prompt payment by all third-party providers; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of Drake University, Ms. Fix holds a bachelor's degree in pharmacy and a master's in business administration; she currently serves as president of Jen-Rx and is the owner of the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Haltom City; and

WHEREAS, This notable Texan has earned the trust and respect of her customers and her colleagues, and her exceptional efforts in behalf of her profession and community are an inspiration to all who know her; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby honor Jennifer Fix on her receipt of the Good Government Pharmacist-of-the-Year Award from the American Pharmacists Association and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Fix as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

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______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1514 was adopted by the House on May 4, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House