HR1138 - Commending Dr. Mary Talley Bowden for her contributions to the treatment of COVID-19 patients.

      H.R. No. 1138       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Dr. Mary Talley Bowden, a board-certified   otolaryngologist and sleep specialist in Houston, has dedicated her   medical practice to the well-being of patients, particularly during   the COVID-19 pandemic; and          WHEREAS, A vocal advocate for patient access to early   treatment protocols, Dr. Bowden has emphasized a proactive   approach to mitigating severe outcomes associated with COVID-19;   she has successfully treated more than 6,000 COVID-19 patients   using early intervention strategies, which have contributed to   reduced hospitalizations and improved patient recovery with no loss   of life; and          WHEREAS, Committed to medical freedom and patient autonomy,   Dr. Bowden has reinforced the importance of individualized   treatment plans, allowing patients to receive care tailored to   their specific needs; moreover, her advocacy for physician   independence and patient rights has encouraged dialogue on broader   health care policies and access to treatment options beyond   conventional methodologies; and          WHEREAS, Dr. Bowden's efforts have garnered national   recognition, highlighting the importance of alternative   perspectives in the ongoing discourse regarding pandemic response   and treatment options; she currently serves as a senior fellow with   the Independent Medical Alliance and as a member of the board of   directors of the Vaccine Safety Research Foundation; and          WHEREAS, Dr. Bowden has exemplified the highest standards of   medical ethics by prioritizing patient care, upholding the   physician's duty to do no harm, and challenging regulatory barriers   that may limit treatment choices; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby commend Dr. Mary Talley Bowden for her   contributions to the treatment of COVID-19 patients through early   intervention protocols and for her continued commitment to patient   care and medical innovation; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Dr. Bowden as an expression of high regard by the Texas   House of Representatives.     Toth     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1138 was adopted by the House on June   1, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House