Bill Text: TX HR106 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 106 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Congratulating Dr. James P. Allison on his receipt of the 2015 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-02-27 - Reported enrolled [HR106 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR106-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 106



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Dr. James P. Allison, chair of immunology at The
	University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, was named the 2015
	winner of the Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award; and
	WHEREAS, Presented by the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation,
	the Lasker Awards are considered among the most prestigious
	scientific prizes in the world, and to date, 87 award recipients
	have gone on to receive the Nobel Prize in their respective fields
	of endeavor; and
	WHEREAS, A highly acclaimed leader in cancer immunotherapy,
	Dr. Jim Allison has conducted research into the biology of T-cells,
	the white blood cells that play a key role in the body's immune
	response; his work resulted in his discovery of an antibody that
	stimulates the immune system to fight back against tumor cells;
	recognized as a significant therapeutic breakthrough, this
	achievement was instrumental in the development of the drug
	Yervoy--the first treatment shown to extend the survival of
	patients with late-stage, untreatable melanoma; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Allison earned his undergraduate and doctoral
	degrees at The University of Texas at Austin, and he has been
	affiliated with a number of respected research institutions over
	the course of his career; since 2012, he has overseen the immunology
	department at MD Anderson, where his accomplishments have included
	the establishment of the cancer immunotherapy platform as part of
	the Moon Shots Program, which brings together scientists and
	clinicians to pursue new innovations in cancer treatment; he has
	been honored with numerous professional accolades, including the
	Science of Oncology Award from the American Society of Clinical
	Oncology, the Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize, and the
	International Award for Cancer Research from the Pezcoller
	Foundation and American Association for Cancer Research; and
	WHEREAS, The groundbreaking contributions of Dr. Jim Allison
	have earned him a place at the forefront of a promising new field of
	cancer research, and his efforts are inspiring other scientists in
	the Lone Star State and beyond; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. James P. Allison on his receipt
	of the 2015 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award and
	extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success with his
	important work; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Dr. Allison as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.

	Davis of Harris

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 106 was adopted by the House on
	February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House