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This resolution honors Dr. Francis H. Wright Jr. of San Antonio for his significant contributions to kidney disease research and healthcare, specifically recognizing his service as chair of the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force, which he was appointed to by the governor in 2019 and chaired from 2021 until December 2024. Throughout his distinguished medical career, Dr. Wright performed over 3,000 organ transplants, served in leadership roles at multiple transplant programs in Texas and Tennessee, and was deeply involved in national organ sharing and kidney disease prevention efforts. His professional accomplishments include establishing transplant programs, serving on multiple medical committees, conducting important research published in numerous publications, and advocating for improved kidney disease screening, diagnosis, and management. The resolution formally recognizes Dr. Wright's retirement and his tireless work in improving healthcare, particularly in the field of organ transplantation and chronic kidney disease, and extends sincere best wishes to him while directing that an official copy of the resolution be prepared as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

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