SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 308
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join Texans across the state in celebrating February 22, 2011, as
Texas Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Day at the Capitol;
and
WHEREAS, The health care professionals of the Texas trauma
system stand ready to assist the citizens of Texas at a moment's
notice; these dedicated men and women respond to emergencies from
motor vehicle accidents to natural disasters to the sudden onset
of heart attacks and strokes with speed, compassion, and
professionalism, often putting their own lives at risk; and
WHEREAS, The Texas trauma system has 262 designated trauma
facilities that are supported by 22 trauma service area regional
advisory councils; more than 58,000 emergency medical services
personnel, over 30,000 nurses, and over 1,900 trauma and
emergency physicians work in cooperation to provide lifesaving
care and vital rehabilitation services to this state's large and
diverse population; and
WHEREAS, Every Texan relies on emergency medical help to be
available in the event of tragedy, and it is truly fitting that
the men and women who provide that vital assistance be recognized
for their outstanding contributions to making Texas a safer and
healthier place to live; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the paramedics, nurses, and
physicians who provide the emergency services vital to our health
and well-being and extend to them best wishes for a memorable
Texas Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Day at the Capitol;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 22, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate