SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 937
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Michael J. Sanchez
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Dr. Michael J.
  Sanchez, who recently died at the age of 52; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Michael Sanchez was a committed,
  compassionate physician who was highly respected in his
  community for his many achievements; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Sanchez began his medical career in the United
  States Air Force as a physician assistant; with the encouragement
  of his colleagues, he attended medical school and earned a
  medical degree at the University of New Mexico; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Sanchez later became director of the
  emergency department at the United States Air Force Academy at
  Colorado Springs, where he was chosen to accompany President Bill
  Clinton to Pakistan and India as part of the medical team aboard
  Air Force One; and
         WHEREAS, Following his military career, Dr. Sanchez
  returned to San Antonio and continued to serve as a director of
  emergency medicine; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Sanchez had been the emergency center
  director at University Health System since August of 2008; his
  energy and enthusiasm revitalized the department, and under his
  leadership, the emergency center greatly reduced waiting times
  and reduced the number of patients turned away for lack of beds;
  and
         WHEREAS, A man of courage, dedication, and generosity, he
  gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, compassion, and
  valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Sanchez was a devoted husband and father, and
  he will long be remembered for his generous spirit and his many
  accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Dr. Michael J. Sanchez: his wife, Apelle Sanchez; and
  his daughters, Carla Parker and Suzanne Sanchez; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
  Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
  memory of Dr. Michael J. Sanchez.
  Uresti
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 21, 2009, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate