SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 480
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Dr. Bhavana Mocherla, who is serving as Physician of
  the Day at the State Capitol on May 14, 2025; and
 
         WHEREAS, Each day of a legislative session, a member of the
  Texas Academy of Family Physicians volunteers valuable time away
  from their practice to assist legislators and support staff at
  the Capitol health clinic; and
 
         WHEREAS, Inspired to pursue medicine due to the lack of
  women in the profession in India, Dr. Mocherla earned a doctor of
  medicine degree from Lady Harding Medical School in New Delhi;
  she pursued certification as a Physician Assistant at
  Philadelphia University and practiced for a number of years
  before completing her residency at the Texas Tech University
  Health Science Center Permian Basin, where she served as the
  chief resident; and
 
         WHEREAS, Dr. Mocherla currently serves as the Regional
  Medical Director at the Innovista Medical Center in Houston, and
  her commitment to community is showcased by her involvement with
  the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine and the American Board
  of Family Medicine; and
 
         WHEREAS, A highly regarded medical professional and an
  esteemed member of her community, Dr. Mocherla exemplifies the
  highest ideals of the medical profession, and it is indeed a
  pleasure to welcome her to the Capitol; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Bhavana Mocherla on her
  participation in the Physician of the Day program and extend to
  her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
 
  Eckhardt
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 14, 2025.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate