By: Shapleigh S.R. No. 416
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, El Paso is one of the largest cities in the
Southwest and home to Fort Bliss, and the veterans in El Paso
contribute significantly to the vitality of the community; and
WHEREAS, The city of El Paso has great need for a veterans'
hospital; there are approximately 48,000 veterans within the
tri-state area that encompasses El Paso County, and many of these
veterans lack access to doctors, surgeons, and medical
specialists; and
WHEREAS, Currently, area veterans in need of treatment for
a special medical problem must travel in state to Lubbock, Waco,
or San Antonio, or out of state to Albuquerque, New Mexico, or
Arizona; many veterans do not have the means to make such trips
and thus do not receive medical attention; and
WHEREAS, With Fort Bliss continuing to draw soldiers to
the area and numerous veterans choosing to make El Paso and its
environs their permanent home, a veterans' hospital in the city
is an essential need; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby support the establishment of a veterans'
hospital in the city of El Paso; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate forward an
official copy of this Resolution to the secretary of the United
States Department of Veterans Affairs.
_______________________________
President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 30, 2009.
_______________________________
Secretary of the Senate