| Representative John M. Zerwas M.D. | |
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| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 28th district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2006 |
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| Preceded by | Glenn Hegar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 24, 1955 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Cynthia |
| Residence | Richmond, Texas |
| Alma mater | University of Houston |
| Occupation | Anesthesiologist |
| Website | http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/dist28/zerwas.htm |
Republican John M. Zerwas is a member of the Texas House of Representatives. He is currently serving his third term as Representative for District 28 and will be up for reelection in 2012. House District 28, which comprises Waller County, Wharton County, and a portion of Fort Bend County, is currently one of the fastest growing regions in the State of Texas. It is made up of a diverse mix of urban, suburban, and rural populations.
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John and his wife, Cindy, graduated from Bellaire High School in 1973 and were married in 1978. After graduating from the University of Houston, Representative Zerwas earned his Doctorate in Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in 1980 and started a full-time practice in 1985. John and Cindy have four children, John Jr., Joseph, daughter-in-law Emily, Brandon, Sherry, son-in-law Matthew, and two grandchildren, Isabella and Matthew. Rep. Zerwas and his family currently live in Richmond, Texas.
A physician for more than 30 years, Representative Zerwas is one of three doctors in the Texas House of Representatives at a time when Health and Human Services is one of the fastest-growing areas of spending. Dr. Zerwas is the President-Elect of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Since 2003 he has served as an officer of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, where he has been a member since 1987. A member of the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists, Dr. Zerwas served as president of the organization from 1996-1997. Dr. Zerwas currently practices anesthesiology at Greater Houston Anesthesiology, a group practice he helped start in 1985. He served as president of that clinical practice from 1996 to 2000. Under Dr. Zerwas' leadership, Greater Houston Anesthesiology became a "best practice" for successful integration of physicians and is now the second largest group medical practice in the United States.[1] He has served as President of the Memorial Hermann Health Network Providers and Chief Medical Officer of the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System in Houston.[2] Dr. Zerwas is also a member of the Texas Medical Association.
Zerwas has long demonstrated a strong commitment to faith and community. He helped form the First Colony Church of Christ, and was one of its first deacons where his duties included forming the children’s education and children’s worship programs. Zerwas worked with the Boy Scouts of America to establish a troop in the Pecan Grove area, serving as both cub master and den leader for several years. He also worked with the boys during the summer camp programs. Zerwas coached his children’s sports programs, was active in their booster clubs and served two terms as president of his homeowner’s association. For several years, Zerwas went on medical missions to Guatemala with the group Faith in Practice where he provided anesthesiology for charity surgeries.
Representative Zerwas served on the House Appropriations Committee as Chair of the Health and Human Services subcommittee, also known as Article II of the state budget. Representative Zerwas again served on the Conference Committee for Senate Bill I, the state budget for the biennium, and was also appointed by House Speaker Joe Straus to serve on the Public Health Committee and Calendars Committee.
Zerwas was appointed by House Speaker Joe Straus to chair the Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services.[3] Also during this session, Zerwas was selected to serve on the Conference Committee for Senate Bill 1, the biennial budget for the State of Texas.
Representative Zerwas was appointed by House Speaker Tom Craddick to serve on the Appropriations Committee, the Administration Committee, and as Chair of Budget and Oversight of the Land and Resource Committee. Speaker Craddick also appointed Zerwas to the Medicaid Reform Legislative Oversight Committee, which was created by Senate Bill 10 during the Eightieth Texas Legislature. During this legislature, Zerwas served as Vice Chair of the Select Committee for Services for Individuals Eligible for Intermediate Care Facility Services.[3]
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