SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1084

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dr. Glen H. Stanbaugh for his many contributions to the field of medicine; and

WHEREAS, A magna cum laude graduate of The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Dr. Stanbaugh served as the chief nephrologist at Womack Army Hospital before moving to West Texas in 1974; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Stanbaugh has served on the faculty of the Texas Tech University Health Science Center since 1974, serving for a time as chief of nephrology; he served as medical director of the South Plains Dialysis Center for more than a decade, and he has been medical director of West Texas Renal Lab since its inception; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Stanbaugh is a founding member of the Texas Renal Coalition, and he played an important role in developing the organization, which is now widely recognized for its positive role in preventing kidney disease and its complications; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Stanbaugh has participated in numerous symposia and has published many articles on the subject of end stage renal disease; he has worked often with the Texas Legislature, increasing understanding of the costs of kidney disease and the importance of prevention efforts; he is truly deserving of recognition for his dedication to fighting this devastating disease; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Glen H. Stanbaugh for his many contributions to medicine in our state and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further

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

Duncan

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 31, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate