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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Dr. Mary Talley Bowden, a board-certified |
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otolaryngologist and sleep specialist in Houston, has dedicated her |
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medical practice to the well-being of patients, particularly during |
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the COVID-19 pandemic; and |
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WHEREAS, A vocal advocate for patient access to early |
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treatment protocols, Dr. Bowden has emphasized a proactive |
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approach to mitigating severe outcomes associated with COVID-19; |
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she has successfully treated more than 6,000 COVID-19 patients |
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using early intervention strategies, which have contributed to |
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reduced hospitalizations and improved patient recovery with no loss |
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of life; and |
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WHEREAS, Committed to medical freedom and patient autonomy, |
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Dr. Bowden has reinforced the importance of individualized |
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treatment plans, allowing patients to receive care tailored to |
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their specific needs; moreover, her advocacy for physician |
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independence and patient rights has encouraged dialogue on broader |
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health care policies and access to treatment options beyond |
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conventional methodologies; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Bowden's efforts have garnered national |
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recognition, highlighting the importance of alternative |
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perspectives in the ongoing discourse regarding pandemic response |
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and treatment options; she currently serves as a senior fellow with |
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the Independent Medical Alliance and as a member of the board of |
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directors of the Vaccine Safety Research Foundation; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Bowden has exemplified the highest standards of |
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medical ethics by prioritizing patient care, upholding the |
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physician's duty to do no harm, and challenging regulatory barriers |
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that may limit treatment choices; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Dr. Mary Talley Bowden for her |
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contributions to the treatment of COVID-19 patients through early |
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intervention protocols and for her continued commitment to patient |
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care and medical innovation; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Dr. Bowden as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |