Recognizing Christine Ramos Camacho for her participation in the Physician of the Day program.

89(R) SR 435 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 435

WHEREAS, Dr. Christine Ramos Camacho is serving as Physician

of the Day at the State Capitol on April 22 and 24, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Since 1971, the Physician of the Day program at

the State Capitol has provided for a doctor to be on call each day

of a legislative session as a resource for legislators and

support staff; family physicians travel from all over the state

to volunteer their time and expertise at the Capitol health

clinic; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Camacho will be joined in her service by

resident physician Dr. Auguste Ramos on April 22, 2025, and by

medical student Elliana Yap on April 24; and

WHEREAS, A Laredo native, Dr. Camacho earned her master's

degree in molecular biology from The University of Texas at

San Antonio and her medical degree from the San Juan Bautista

School of Medicine in Puerto Rico; she went on to complete the

family medicine residency program at The University of Texas

Health Science Center at San Antonio, which she now serves as an

assistant professor and a clinical instructor; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her residency training, Dr. Camacho

participated in research projects related to prediabetes,

tobacco cessation, health literacy for immigrants, and COVID-19

provider wellness; her findings were presented and recognized at

a number of state and national conferences, and her dedicated

efforts merited her the distinction of Third Year Resident of the

Year in 2021; dually board certified in family and obesity

medicine, she continues to pursue opportunities for research and

community engagement; and

WHEREAS, Over the course of her career, Dr. Christine

Camacho has provided skilled and compassionate care to her fellow

Texans, and it is indeed fitting to honor her for her service to

the legislative community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Christine Ramos Camacho for 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 an official copy of this Resolution be

prepared for Dr. Camacho as an expression of high regard from the

Texas Senate.

Gutierrez

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on April 22, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate