Senate Resolution No. 49 honors Colonel Stefanie Watkins Nance for her 21 years of distinguished military service and exemplary leadership at Joint Base San Antonio. A native of New York, Colonel Nance earned a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from the University of Southern California and a medical degree from Howard University. She joined the United States Air Force in 2004, completing her residency in pediatrics and serving as the sole staff pediatrician at Goodfellow Air Force Base. Throughout her career, she has held various leadership roles, including chief of medical staff at Sheppard Air Force Base and department chair of Primary Care Services at the 59th Medical Operations Group, where she has significantly contributed to military medical readiness and public health.

The resolution recognizes Colonel Nance's numerous achievements, including her certification as an aerospace medicine specialist and her involvement in critical events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. She has received multiple awards for her service, including the Meritorious Service Award and the Chief of the Medical Staff Commitment to Excellence Award. The Texas Senate commends her for her dedication and contributions to the military and extends best wishes for her future endeavors, expressing esteem through the adoption of this resolution.