SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 326

WHEREAS, Dr. B. D. Tiner of San Antonio is retiring from Alamo Maxillofacial Surgical Associates on May 1, 2021, drawing to a close an outstanding career in clinical practice that has spanned 40 years; and

WHEREAS, In addition to caring for his patients at Alamo Maxillofacial Surgical Associates, Dr. Tiner currently teaches at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, where he previously directed the residency program as a tenured associate professor; moreover, he is a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving for 25 years before retiring in 2000 at the rank of captain; and

WHEREAS, This esteemed oral surgeon has authored and coauthored numerous scientific publications and book chapters, and he has held leadership positions in several professional organizations, including president of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and of the Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons; in October 2020, he became president of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Tiner earned his bachelor's degree at Arkansas State University and went on to earn his doctor of dental surgery degree at the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 1975 and his doctor of medicine degree at The University of Texas Medical School in San Antonio in 1987; he also completed an internship in anesthesia and a residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio; his accolades include the L. Jack Bolton Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and he is a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons; and

WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Dr. Tiner has enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Brenda, and their two children, Lauren and Colby; and

WHEREAS, Over the past four decades, Dr. B. D. Tiner's care and expertise have greatly benefited his patients and earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he begins the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby congratulate Dr. B. D. Tiner on his retirement from Alamo Maxillofacial Surgical Associates and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Dr. Tiner as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Campbell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 28, 2021.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate