TITLE: Honoring Dr. Luis H. Urrea II of El Paso for his professional and civic achievements.

SUMMARY: Honoring Dr. Luis H. Urrea II of El Paso for his professional and civic achievements.

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WHEREAS, A skilled physician and a dedicated civic leader, Dr. Luis H. Urrea II has truly made a positive difference in the lives of many El Paso residents; and WHEREAS, A board-certified orthopedic surgeon and the chief of staff for El Paso Specialty Hospital, Dr. Urrea has practiced medicine in the city since 1996; a respected member of his profession, he has served as president of the El Paso County Medical Society and as a delegate to the Texas Medical Association; in addition, he is the chair of the El Paso Medical Heritage Foundation and a member of the Border Health Caucus and the Southwest Association of Hispanic American Physicians board; and WHEREAS, Dr. Urrea is the team physician for The University of Texas at El Paso athletic department and is the founder of the free Saturday morning Acute Injury Sports Medicine Clinic; active in a range of community initiatives, he serves on the boards of numerous organizations, including the Sun Bowl Association and the El Paso Symphony orchestra; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife, Barbara, and his children, Cole, Hunter, and Christina; and WHEREAS, Dr. Luis Urrea has garnered the lasting respect and admiration of his fellow doctors, his patients, and people throughout the community, and he is indeed deserving of recognition for his impressive record of meaningful contributions; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor Dr. Luis H. Urrea II for his professional and civic achievements and extend to him best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Urrea as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Marquez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2737 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House