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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Dr. Kenneth I. Shine, who is retiring as executive vice |
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chancellor for health affairs at The University of Texas System |
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after nearly 10 years of outstanding service; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Shine has played a vital role in the management |
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and guidance of the system's six health institutions and their |
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aggregate operating budget of almost $8.4 billion; and |
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WHEREAS, In his work with the university, Dr. Shine brought |
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to bear 10 years of experience as president of the Institute of |
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Medicine; under his leadership, the institute addressed such key |
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issues in the field of medicine as quality of care, patient |
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safety, child development, and the availability and side effects |
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of vaccines; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Dr. Shine has focused his |
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efforts on meeting the medical needs of all Americans; he has |
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organized symposia on the importance of cultural sensitivity in |
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health care and has supported programs to increase immunization |
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rates, decrease tobacco use among adolescents, and improve care |
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for dying patients; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary physician and administrator, Dr. Shine |
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is respected and admired by his colleagues, and his presence at |
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The University of Texas System will be greatly missed; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Dr. Kenneth I. Shine |
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on his exceptional service to The University of Texas System and |
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extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his |
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endeavors; 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 high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Van de Putte |
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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 July 1, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |