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