SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 507

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in recognizing Dr. Luis H. Urrea II, who is serving as the 2009 president of the El Paso County Medical Society; and

WHEREAS, The El Paso County Medical Society serves as an advocate for local physicians regarding legislative issues and fosters good relations between area physicians and the El Paso County communities; the society was organized in 1898 and today consists of 500 active members; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Urrea is a highly respected El Paso physician who has been certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 1998; he graduated from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, where he also completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery; he earned a fellowship in knee and shoulder surgery at the Steadman Hawkins Sports Medicine Clinic in Vail, Colorado; and

WHEREAS, Dedicated to the El Paso community and to his profession, Dr. Urrea provides first-rate orthopaedic health care for area residents; he is a clinical assistant professor at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso and serves as a team physician for the Athletics Department at The University of Texas at El Paso and the football programs of the El Paso, Ysleta, Socorro, and Clint Independent School Districts; and

WHEREAS, He has given numerous presentations on orthopaedic surgery and is the coauthor of a number of publications and research articles; his work on knee and shoulder reconstruction is extensive and has contributed greatly to the field of sports medicine; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Urrea has held leadership positions on the Medical Executive Committee of El Paso Specialty Hospital and on the Executive Board Committee of the El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group, and he founded and serves as director of the Free Saturday Morning Acute Injury Sports Medicine Clinic; he has truly distinguished himself in his profession, and he is an esteemed leader in his community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Luis H. Urrea II on his outstanding work and accomplishments in orthopaedic surgery and congratulate him on his selection as the 2009 president of the El Paso County Medical Society; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Shapleigh

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 24, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate