TITLE: Congratulating Amita Patnaik for her induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Amita Patnaik for her induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dr. Amita Patnaik, who has been selected for induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame for her outstanding work in the field of science and technology; and WHEREAS, The San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame honors those women who have contributed significantly to the San Antonio community and the Bexar County region through their accomplishments in their profession or field of service; and WHEREAS, Dr. Patnaik is an internationally recognized cancer researcher whose career has spanned 15 years; a medical oncologist and physician-scientist, she is the cofounder and clinical director of South Texas Accelerated Research Therapeutics in San Antonio; the organization operates one of the largest Phase 1 cancer research programs in the world; and WHEREAS, Dr. Patnaik has had a direct involvement with the development of 16 anticancer drugs in the past decade that have obtained Federal Drug Administration approval for patients with advanced cancer; the therapies she has developed have had a significant impact on the lives of patients by improving their quality and length of life; and WHEREAS, Dr. Patnaik is highly respected for her dedication to her work and for her outstanding accomplishments as an oncologist and a cancer researcher, and she is an inspiration to women across our state; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Amita Patnaik for her exceptional achievements and extend congratulations to her on her induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Van de Putte President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 19, 2013.