Bill Text: TX SR497 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating Jung-Chih Chiao on receiving the 2011 Edith and Peter O'Donnell Award in Engineering from The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-15 - Reported enrolled [SR497 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-SR497-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize Dr. Jung-Chih Chiao, who has been named the recipient | ||
of the 2011 Edith and Peter O'Donnell Award in Engineering by The | ||
Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas; and | ||
WHEREAS, A professor of electrical engineering at The | ||
University of Texas at Arlington, Dr. Chiao received this | ||
prestigious award for his development of implantable sensors | ||
that can help treat severe acid reflux; and | ||
WHEREAS, The Edith and Peter O'Donnell Awards are given | ||
annually to recognize rising Texas researchers who are addressing | ||
the essential role that science and technology play in society | ||
and whose work meets the highest standards of professional | ||
performance, creativity, and resourcefulness; and | ||
WHEREAS, In addition to treating acid reflux, the results | ||
of Dr. Chiao's research can also help determine the effectiveness | ||
of drugs in the esophagus; in collaboration with his colleagues, | ||
he has also developed sensors known as neurostimulators that are | ||
designed to detect and block pain signals; and | ||
WHEREAS, Dr. Chiao also serves as an adjunct associate | ||
professor of internal medicine at The University of Texas | ||
Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas; his exemplary work at the | ||
forefront of scientific discovery is truly deserving of recognition | ||
for its ability to improve people's lives; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd | ||
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Jung-Chih Chiao on his | ||
commitment to the expansion of scientific knowledge and extend to | ||
him congratulations on receiving the 2011 Edith and Peter | ||
O'Donnell Award in Engineering; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
Davis | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on March 15, 2011. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |