TITLE: Congratulating Dr. Patrick Mitchell of El Paso on his nomination for the 2014 Dentist of the Year Award presented by the Texas Academy of General Dentistry.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dr. Patrick Mitchell of El Paso on his nomination for the 2014 Dentist of the Year Award presented by the Texas Academy of General Dentistry.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Dr. Patrick Mitchell was nominated by the El Paso Academy of General Dentistry for the Texas Academy of General Dentistry 2014 Dentist of the Year Award, and this presents a welcome opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of this esteemed Texan; and WHEREAS, One of only 20 dentists nominated for the 2014 Dentist of the Year Award, which is the most prestigious accolade given by the TAGD, Dr. Mitchell was among those honored at the academy's annual Lone Star Dental Conference in Austin on September 28; and WHEREAS, Demonstrating a commitment to excellence in his vocation, Dr. Mitchell is a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Society of Dentistry for Children; he is also a member of the American Dental Association, the American Orthodontic Society, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the El Paso District Dental Society, and he is president of the El Paso AGD; additionally, he has helped educate students and health administrators at local schools about good dental hygiene, and he has delivered lectures to others in his profession at various leadership seminars; and WHEREAS, Dr. Mitchell attended Burges High School in El Paso and went on to study at Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at El Paso; he graduated from The University of Texas Dental School at San Antonio in 1990 and established his own practice in El Paso; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Dr. Mitchell has the love and support of his wife, Lauren, and he is the proud father of six children, Jason, Nate, Amanda, Andrew, Melissa, and Walter; an enthusiastic outdoorsman, he serves as the scoutmaster for Troop No. 27, and he enjoys myriad activities, including camping, mountain climbing, and skiing; and WHEREAS, Dr. Patrick Mitchell continues to distinguish himself through his outstanding dedication to his patients and his professional community, and he is held in high regard by all who are fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Patrick Mitchell on his nomination for the 2014 Dentist of the Year Award presented by the Texas Academy of General Dentistry 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. Mitchell as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. M rquez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1890 was adopted by the House on May 7, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House