Bill Text: TX HR937 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 937 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Honoring Dr. Ray Eric Santos for his contributions to the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserve and to his community.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-04-04 - Reported enrolled [HR937 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR937-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 937



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Dr. Ray Eric Santos of Clear Lake has served our
	nation with great distinction as a member of the United States Navy
	and Navy Reserve, and he contributes significantly to his community
	as a medical practitioner; and
	WHEREAS, A board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Santos
	graduated from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
	School of Medicine in 1986 and completed an orthopedic residency
	program at The University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals in
	1991; he went on to participate in a one-year fellowship in spine
	surgery in San Antonio and joined the National Naval Medical Center
	in Bethesda, Maryland, on active duty as chief of spine surgery; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Santos transferred to the navy reserve in 1995
	and became an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at The
	University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; for three years,
	he served with the 4th Air Naval Gunfire and Liaison Company of the
	U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in West Palm Beach, Florida, and he
	completed airborne training and graduated with distinction from the
	navy's diving medical officer course; and
	WHEREAS, In 1998, Dr. Santos established a private practice
	in Clear Lake, but he continued to play a vital role in the reserve;
	he was the undersea medical officer for NR Naval Special Warfare
	Unit Two, based in Colts Neck, New Jersey, and subsequently the
	battalion surgeon for the 4th Reconnaissance Battalion of the
	marine corps in San Antonio; and
	WHEREAS, Operation Iraqi Freedom occasioned a recall to
	active duty in February 2003, and Dr. Santos deployed to Iraq as
	battalion surgeon for the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, which
	participated in combat operations as part of the 1st Marine
	Expeditionary Force; he resumed his practice the following
	September and continued to serve in the navy reserve as the
	battalion surgeon for the 4th Reconnaissance Battalion and for the
	4th Amphibious Assault Battalion of the marine corps in Tampa; and
	WHEREAS, In October 2010, while assigned to the 1st
	Battalion, 23rd Marines, as the battalion surgeon and officer in
	charge of the naval detachment, Dr. Santos was again recalled to
	active duty; he deployed for seven months to Helmand Province in
	Afghanistan, where his battalion was involved in combat operations
	in support of Operation Enduring Freedom under Regional Command
	Southwest, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force; Dr. Santos coordinated
	the medical care for more than 800 marines and sailors and was
	involved in supporting medical care throughout the Task Force
	Belleau Wood area of operations; and
	WHEREAS, During his tour of duty in Afghanistan, this
	courageous Texan participated in more than 20 classified missions
	in remote locations; once, when a Marine in his convoy was
	critically injured by an improvised explosive device, Dr. Santos
	left his own vehicle and bravely crossed over 50 meters of terrain
	not yet cleared of secondary IEDs in order to perform lifesaving
	field surgery; he further advanced American goals by helping to
	improve relations with local Afghans, who were grateful for the
	skilled treatment he provided to the ailing granddaughter of an
	influential village elder; and
	WHEREAS, For his meritorious achievements in Afghanistan,
	Dr. Santos was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal; his numerous
	decorations also include the Navy Achievement Medal, Combat Action
	Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, three Navy Meritorious Unit
	Commendations, and two National Defense Service Medals; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Ray Santos has set an inspiring example for
	others through his selfless devotion to his country and to the
	highest ideals of the medical profession, and it is indeed fitting
	that he be recognized at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature hereby honor Dr. Ray Eric Santos for his exceptional
	service to the United States Navy and Navy Reserve and commend him
	for his professional contributions to his community; and, be it
	further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Dr. Santos as an expression of high regard by the Texas
	House of Representatives.

	Bonnen of Galveston

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 937 was adopted by the House on March
	27, 2013, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House