H.R. No. 94
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Glioblastoma, also known as glioblastoma
  multiforme, is a fast-growing and aggressive type of brain cancer
  that accounts for nearly half of all cancerous brain tumors; and
         WHEREAS, The tumors begin in glial cells called astrocytes,
  which support nerve cell function; glioblastoma can develop in the
  brain or spinal cord and manifest with symptoms such as worsening
  headaches, nausea, vomiting, and seizures; and
         WHEREAS, More than 13,000 people in the United States are
  diagnosed with glioblastoma each year; although the disease can
  occur at any age, it is more commonly identified in older adults,
  with 64 years being the median age of diagnosis; and
         WHEREAS, Because of the many challenges associated with
  treating glioblastoma, the prognosis remains poor; patients
  survive an average of 12 to 18 months after diagnosis, and the
  five-year survival rate is just seven percent; treatments,
  including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, may help to
  slow the progression of the disease and alleviate patients'
  symptoms; and
         WHEREAS, On December 16, 2019, at 67 years old, Jose Angel
  Martinez lost his battle with glioblastoma, less than two months
  after being diagnosed with the disease; a native of El Palmarito,
  Nuevo León, Mexico, he had immigrated with his family to the United
  States during his youth and set his sights on living the American
  dream through hard work and perseverance; for most of his life, he
  was employed as a foreman in the fields of California's Central
  Valley, and he was just two weeks away from retiring when he
  received the devastating news that he had a brain tumor; and
         WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Martinez encouraged his
  four children and nine grandchildren to become motivated and
  contributing members of society; he was proud to see his son, Jorge
  Martinez, be appointed to the Texas Physician Assistant Board by
  Governor Greg Abbott in 2015 and be invited to the White House to
  discuss policies impacting the lives of Latinos throughout the
  State of Texas; and
         WHEREAS, Every year, more than 10,000 Americans like Jose
  Martinez lose their lives to glioblastoma, but through events such
  as Glioblastoma Awareness Day, we can help rally support for
  research needed to develop better treatments and one day find a cure
  for this deadly disease; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize February 15, 2023, as Glioblastoma
  Awareness Day in memory of Jose Angel Martinez and commend all those
  across the state who are working in behalf of individuals with
  glioblastoma.
 
  Muñoz, Jr.
 
 
Phelan Guerra Murr
 
Allen Guillen Neave Criado
 
Allison Harless Noble
 
Anchía Harris of Anderson Oliverson
 
Anderson Harris of Williamson Ordaz
 
Ashby Harrison Orr
 
Bailes Hayes Ortega
 
Bell of Kaufman Hefner Patterson
 
Bell of Montgomery Hernandez Paul
 
Bernal Herrero Perez
 
Bhojani Hinojosa Plesa
 
Bonnen Holland Price
 
Bowers Howard Ramos
 
Bryant Hull Raney
 
Buckley Hunter Raymond
 
Bucy Isaac Reynolds
 
Bumgarner Jetton Rogers
 
Burns Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
 
Burrows A. Johnson of Harris Rose
 
Button J. Johnson of Harris Rosenthal
 
Cain Jones of Dallas Schaefer
 
Campos Jones of Harris Schatzline
 
Canales Kacal Schofield
 
Capriglione King of Hemphill Shaheen
 
Clardy King of Uvalde Sherman, Sr.
 
Cole Kitzman Shine
 
Collier Klick Slaton
 
Cook Kuempel Slawson
 
Cortez Lalani Smith
 
Craddick Lambert Smithee
 
Cunningham Landgraf Spiller
 
Darby Leach Stucky
 
Davis Leo-Wilson Swanson
 
Dean Longoria Talarico
 
DeAyala Lopez of Bexar Tepper
 
Dorazio Lopez of Cameron Thierry
 
Dutton Lozano Thimesch
 
Flores Lujan Thompson of Brazoria
 
Frank Manuel Thompson of Harris
 
Frazier Martinez Tinderholt
 
Gamez Martinez Fischer Toth
 
Garcia Metcalf Troxclair
 
Gates Meyer Turner
 
Gerdes Meza VanDeaver
 
Geren Moody Vasut
 
Gervin-Hawkins Morales of Harris Vo
 
Goldman Morales of Maverick Walle
 
González of Dallas Morales Shaw Wilson
 
González of El Paso Morrison Wu
 
Goodwin Muñoz, Jr. Zwiener
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 94 was adopted by the House on February
  15, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House