81R32234 BPG-D
By: Martinez Fischer H.R. No. 2352
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The dedicated professionals at the Dell Children's
Medical Center of Central Texas have provided exceptional care to
young patients since this splendid facility opened as a new member
of the Seton Family of Hospitals on June 30, 2007; and
WHEREAS, Serving a 46-county referral area, Dell Children's
features state-of-the-art specialty centers in such areas as asthma
services, childhood cancer, neurosciences, and neonatal intensive
care; it has consistently received the Magnet designation, the
highest mark of nursing excellence, from the American Nurses
Credentialing Center in recognition of quality patient care and
innovations in professional nursing practice; and
WHEREAS, Among the practitioners at Dell Children's are such
highly regarded doctors as Jose C. Cortez, M.D., a pediatric
urologist; certified by the American Board of Urology, Dr. Cortez
received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in
1985, completed his general surgery internship and pediatric/adult
urology residency at the University of Cincinnati, and pursued his
pediatric urology fellowship at the University of California in San
Diego; Dr. Cortez recently provided skilled and compassionate care
for Francesca Maria Provencio Fischer, the daughter of State
Representative Trey Martinez Fischer and his wife, Elizabeth
Provencio; and
WHEREAS, The staff at Dell Children's Medical Center provide
consistently high-quality pediatric care through a family-centered
and multidisciplinary approach; they work in a world-class
facility, with cutting-edge technology and a wide array of
specialty resources, and their achievements are contributing
immeasurably to the health and well-being of countless Texans; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize Dell Children's Medical Center of
Central Texas for its contributions to pediatric health care and
service to young Texans and commend Dr. Jose C. Cortez and all the
superb medical professionals on the staff of this fine institution;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for the hospital and Dr. Cortez as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.