SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 656 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the citizens of San Antonio in celebrating the grand opening of WellCare; and WHEREAS, WellCare is a national leader in the field of managed care, with more than 2.5 million members; its mission is to enhance its members' health and quality of life, work with providers and government agencies to provide quality, cost-effective health care solutions, and create a rewarding and enriching environment for its associates; and WHEREAS, In carrying out its work, WellCare promotes the values of partnership, integrity, accountability, and teamwork so that those eligible for government-sponsored health care can receive all the benefits to which they are entitled; and WHEREAS, WellCare has had a profound impact on the delivery of health care in San Antonio, and the opening of its new facility is a reflection of its commitment and dedication to its members; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend WellCare on its commitment to quality health care and extend to its members and staff best wishes for a memorable ribbon-cutting ceremony for the company's new San Antonio facility; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion. Van de Putte ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 15, 2013. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate