TITLE: Recognizing Patrick J. Hanford on the occasion of his installation as president of the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Patrick J. Hanford on the occasion of his installation as president of the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dr. Patrick J. Hanford on the occasion of his installation as president of the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association on June 18, 2011; and WHEREAS, Now based in Austin, the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association was formally organized in Sherman on November 29, 1900, to support the science of osteopathic medicine; the association's mission is to promote health care excellence for the people of Texas, advance the philosophy and principles of osteopathic medicine, and serve the unique needs of the members of the osteopathic profession; and WHEREAS, Dr. Hanford earned a doctor of osteopathy degree from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in 1983, and he holds a bachelor's degree from Angelo State University; and WHEREAS, Dr. Hanford is a board-certified practitioner based in Lubbock who also serves as a clinical instructor at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; he is an active participant in numerous professional organizations, including the Texas Society of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, where he has served as president; he is also involved with several philanthropic organizations; and WHEREAS, His dedication and experience will surely be an asset to the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association as he assumes his new position; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Patrick J. Hanford on his many achievements and extend to him congratulations on his installation as president of the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Duncan President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 21, 2011.