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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Through his notable contributions to his community |
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and to the field of public health, Dr. George Benavidez of Corpus |
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Christi has helped to ensure a brighter future for countless Gulf |
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Coast residents; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of New Mexico School of |
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Pharmacy, Dr. Benavidez was active in a number of campus |
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organizations while pursuing his undergraduate studies; in |
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addition to his membership in the Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical |
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Fraternity and Rho Chi Society, he was elected class president and |
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served as director of Project Porvenir, which provided vital |
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medical services to areas in need; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Benavidez earned both a Kappa Psi Scholarship |
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and an Upjohn Scholarship, and after his graduation in 1974, he |
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enrolled in the University of New Mexico School of Medicine where he |
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received a National Health Service Corps Scholarship; he continued |
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his medical training by completing a Texas Family Practice |
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Residency in 1981, at The University of Texas Health Science |
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Center; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Benavidez has enjoyed a successful inpatient and |
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outpatient practice for 28 years; he is currently affiliated with |
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the Thomas-Spann Clinic, the HCA/Columbia Hospital System, and the |
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Christus Spohn Health System in Corpus Christi; and |
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WHEREAS, Certified to practice family medicine, he |
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additionally is an expert in the treatment and evaluation of |
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critically ill or traumatized patients; he is a member of the |
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American Academy of Family Physicians, American Board of Emergency |
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Medicine, American Medical Association, American Heart |
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Association, SIDS Foundation, and National Kidney Foundation; also |
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a valued member of the Nueces County Medical Society, he has served |
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the group on the Executive Board and Malpractice/Tort Reform Task |
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Force and as chair of Day of Awareness II and co-chair of the |
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Centennial Celebration; and |
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WHEREAS, Among his many achievements, Dr. Benavidez has been |
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honored with awards from the American Medical Association and the |
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American Academy of Family Physicians; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. George Benavidez is an outstanding physician |
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whose commitment to his patients, his community, and his profession |
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is truly exemplary, and he is most deserving of special |
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recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Dr. George Benavidez for his professional |
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accomplishments and dedication to excellence and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for continued success with his important work; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Dr. Benavidez as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Hunter |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1311 was adopted by the House on April |
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23, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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