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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 497
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Dr. Jung-Chih Chiao, who has been named the recipient |
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of the 2011 Edith and Peter O'Donnell Award in Engineering by The |
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Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, A professor of electrical engineering at The |
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University of Texas at Arlington, Dr. Chiao received this |
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prestigious award for his development of implantable sensors |
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that can help treat severe acid reflux; and |
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WHEREAS, The Edith and Peter O'Donnell Awards are given |
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annually to recognize rising Texas researchers who are addressing |
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the essential role that science and technology play in society |
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and whose work meets the highest standards of professional |
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performance, creativity, and resourcefulness; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to treating acid reflux, the results |
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of Dr. Chiao's research can also help determine the effectiveness |
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of drugs in the esophagus; in collaboration with his colleagues, |
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he has also developed sensors known as neurostimulators that are |
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designed to detect and block pain signals; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Chiao also serves as an adjunct associate |
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professor of internal medicine at The University of Texas |
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Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas; his exemplary work at the |
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forefront of scientific discovery is truly deserving of recognition |
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for its ability to improve people's lives; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Jung-Chih Chiao on his |
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commitment to the expansion of scientific knowledge and extend to |
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him congratulations on receiving the 2011 Edith and Peter |
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O'Donnell Award in Engineering; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 15, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |