SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 334
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System as it
celebrates the grand opening of the VA Health Care Center at
Harlingen with a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony on
February 25, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The men and women in our military have fought hard
for our country's ideals and its commitment to its goals; they
put their own lives on the line to protect and defend our country
and the cause of freedom around the world; they have made many
personal sacrifices, and they deserve to receive the best
possible health care services in an accessible location; and
WHEREAS, The United States Department of Veterans Affairs
recognized the need for an expansion of veterans' health care
services in deep South Texas and approved the recent formation of
a new health care system that will serve veterans in 20 counties
in the Laredo, McAllen, Harlingen, and Corpus Christi service
areas; and
WHEREAS, In October of 2010, the VA Texas Valley Coastal
Bend Health Care System officially became the Department of
Veterans Affairs' newest health care system for veterans and
their families; in addition to the VA Health Care Center at
Harlingen, the system also offers services in four
community-based outpatient clinics; and
WHEREAS, The new VA Health Care Center at Harlingen will
provide expanded medical services to all veterans in South Texas
and will allow them to receive a wider range of services closer to
their homes; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend all who have worked to help establish
the VA Health Care Center at Harlingen and extend to them best
wishes for a grand dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared to
commemorate this important occasion.
Lucio
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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