SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 335

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize April E. Lopez, an advanced practice registered nurse and founder of the Lopez Family Clinic, in McAllen; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lopez is a lifelong resident of the Rio Grande Valley and a dedicated nurse practitioner who has worked in emergency room settings and in many hospitals throughout the region; she recently gained attention for guiding emergency medical efforts when a passenger on board her flight went into severe medical distress; and

WHEREAS, In addition to serving as a nurse practitioner, Mrs. Lopez provides jobs and support to the community through successful entrepreneurial and charitable endeavors; the Lopez Family Clinic has been a source of high quality health care for hundreds of indigent patients, and her home-health business and wellness spa have greatly benefited the community; and

WHEREAS, April Lopez is a respected and admired leader in her field; she inspires the next generation of nursing professionals as an instructor at her alma mater, The University of Texas--Pan American, and she is indeed a treasured citizen of our state; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend April E. Lopez for her many contributions to the health of the citizens of the Rio Grande Valley and extend to her best wishes in all her future endeavors; and, be it further

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

Hinojosa, Lucio

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 10, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate