81R20564 JNC-D

By: Hunter H.R. No. 1311

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Through his notable contributions to his community and to the field of public health, Dr. George Benavidez of Corpus Christi has helped to ensure a brighter future for countless Gulf Coast residents; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Pharmacy, Dr. Benavidez was active in a number of campus organizations while pursuing his undergraduate studies; in addition to his membership in the Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity and Rho Chi Society, he was elected class president and served as director of Project Porvenir, which provided vital medical services to areas in need; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Benavidez earned both a Kappa Psi Scholarship and an Upjohn Scholarship, and after his graduation in 1974, he enrolled in the University of New Mexico School of Medicine where he received a National Health Service Corps Scholarship; he continued his medical training by completing a Texas Family Practice Residency in 1981, at The University of Texas Health Science Center; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Benavidez has enjoyed a successful inpatient and outpatient practice for 28 years; he is currently affiliated with the Thomas-Spann Clinic, the HCA/Columbia Hospital System, and the Christus Spohn Health System in Corpus Christi; and

WHEREAS, Certified to practice family medicine, he additionally is an expert in the treatment and evaluation of critically ill or traumatized patients; he is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Board of Emergency Medicine, American Medical Association, American Heart Association, SIDS Foundation, and National Kidney Foundation; also a valued member of the Nueces County Medical Society, he has served the group on the Executive Board and Malpractice/Tort Reform Task Force and as chair of Day of Awareness II and co-chair of the Centennial Celebration; and

WHEREAS, Among his many achievements, Dr. Benavidez has been honored with awards from the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians; and

WHEREAS, Dr. George Benavidez is an outstanding physician whose commitment to his patients, his community, and his profession is truly exemplary, and he is most deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby honor Dr. George Benavidez for his professional accomplishments and dedication to excellence and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success with his important work; and, be it further

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