TITLE: Recognizing Bhavana Mocherla for her participation in the Physician of the Day program.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Bhavana Mocherla for her participation in the Physician of the Day program.

FULL TEXT:
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.