H.R. No. 1626
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of chief executive officer
James N. Valenti, Thomason Hospital in El Paso has established a
reputation as one of the nation's finest medical facilities; and
WHEREAS, Thomson Healthcare, a leading provider of health
care information and solutions, named Thomason Hospital among the
100 Top Hospitals in its 15th National Benchmarks for Success
study; this prestigious award recognizes hospitals for outstanding
clinical outcomes, patient safety, efficiency, and financial
performance; Thomason Hospital was also ranked among the top five
major teaching hospitals in the country for its coding practices by
INGENIX, one of the largest U.S. health care information companies;
and
WHEREAS, Since joining the El Paso County Hospital District
as president and CEO in October 2004, Jim Valenti has worked
tirelessly to ensure that Thomason Hospital achieves the highest
standards of excellence, and he has expanded the services it
provides as the city's only not-for-profit community hospital;
Thomason has the only Level One trauma center within a 250-mile
radius of El Paso, and the hospital has recently enhanced its level
of pediatric care, recruiting new pediatric clinical experts to the
community, opening a new pediatric intensive care unit, and
developing a pediatric critical care transport team; moreover, its
new Children's Hospital is scheduled to open within the next two
years; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, Mr. Valenti was honored by the American
College of Healthcare Executives with its Senior-Level Healthcare
Executive Regent's Award; this accolade is presented annually to
ACHE affiliates who have enhanced the field of health care
management through leadership ability, innovation, mentoring, and
promotion of the growth and stature of their organization, as well
as through their participation in civic activities and projects; in
addition to his many professional responsibilities, Mr. Valenti
gives generously of his time and expertise to the wider community,
serving on the advisory board of the Greater El Paso Chamber of
Commerce and on the boards of the United Way of El Paso and the Paso
Del Norte Group; and
WHEREAS, Jim Valenti's vision and skill have guided Thomason
Hospital to national prominence, and his commitment to the highest
quality health care has made a significant difference in countless
lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend James N. Valenti for his noteworthy
contributions and achievements as chief executive officer of
Thomason Hospital and as president and chief executive officer of
the El Paso County Hospital District; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Valenti as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Marquez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1626 was adopted by the House on May
4, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House