81R38252 MG-D
By: Branch H.R. No. 2994
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Neerman family of Lake Highlands are among the
many North Texas residents who have benefited from the
comprehensive, high-quality services offered at the Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit of Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas;
and
WHEREAS, On March 6, 2009, Jonathan and Tricia Neerman
welcomed a son, Jonathan Danny Neerman, Jr., who was born 14 weeks
early and weighed only 1 pound, 11 ounces; in this critical
situation, Jonathan and his parents were fortunate to receive
outstanding support and care from the attentive medical staff of
the NICU, including his primary nurses, Angela Quant Weinbrenner,
Lisa Stone, and Tina Wepler; and
WHEREAS, Since its founding, the nursery has similarly helped
countless newborns and their families, and it has developed into a
Level III unit, which ensures the highest level of care available;
operated by a staff of nearly 300 physicians, nurses, respiratory
therapists, neonatal and pediatric nurse practitioners, and other
professionals, the NICU remains a widely recognized,
state-of-the-art facility, and it holds the distinction of being
the birthplace of the twin daughters of George and Laura Bush; and
WHEREAS, With its integrated, family-centered services and
advanced technology, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Baylor
University Medical Center has provided vital medical care to
Jonathan Neerman and many other newborn Texans, and the efforts of
its devoted staff are truly commendable; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Angela Quant Weinbrenner, Lisa Stone, and
Tina Wepler, as well as the other dedicated employees of the
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Baylor University Medical Center,
for their exemplary service and extend to them sincere best wishes
for continued success with their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Weinbrenner, Ms. Stone, Ms. Wepler, and the NICU
staff at Baylor University Medical Center as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.