87R26474 CW-D
 
  By: Metcalf H.R. No. 1238
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, In her service as Capitol nurse practitioner during
  the 87th Legislative Session, Ginger McGalin has skillfully
  attended to the health care needs of the legislative community; and
         WHEREAS, A native Texan, Ms. McGalin began serving in the
  United States Navy Reserve as a hospital corpsman in 1986, and she
  remained enlisted while undertaking nursing studies at Lamar
  University in Beaumont, where she graduated with a bachelor's
  degree in May 1993; she subsequently accepted a commission as a Navy
  Nurse Corps officer and continued in that role until retiring from
  active duty in 1996; and
         WHEREAS, Following her discharge, Ms. McGalin earned her
  master's degree and completed her education as a family nurse
  practitioner at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
  in December 1998; over the years, she has been employed in a variety
  of settings, including clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, and state
  prison infirmaries, and she also served as the Jefferson County
  Employee Health nurse practitioner; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. McGalin began her work as Capitol nurse
  practitioner in October 2018, and she has since provided care to
  elected officials and state employees who work in the Capitol
  Complex, as well as to citizens who are visiting; in addition, she
  has volunteered as preceptor for nurse practitioner students from
  UT Austin and from online universities; her outside interests
  include horses, travel, and photography, and above all else, she
  cherishes spending time with her twin daughters, Jordyn and Jaedyn;
  and
         WHEREAS, By providing exceptional medical care during the
  legislative session, Ginger McGalin has helped to ensure the
  well-being and productivity of the legislative community, and her
  dedication has earned her the respect and appreciation of all who
  know her; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby honor Ginger McGalin for her service as Capitol
  nurse practitioner and extend to her sincere best wishes for
  continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. McGalin as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.