85R9509 RMA-D
By: Sheffield H.R. No. 528
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the health care community are gathering
in Austin on February 21, 2017, in observance of Texas Trauma and
Emergency Health Care Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the well-being of their fellow
citizens, the health care professionals of the Texas trauma system
respond at a moment's notice to emergency situations, which can
range from motor vehicle accidents and natural disasters to heart
attacks, strokes, and other medical crises; they often put their
own lives at risk as they react with speed, compassion, and
professionalism; and
WHEREAS, The Texas trauma system has 288 designated trauma
facilities, which are supported by 22 trauma service area regional
advisory councils; more than 64,000 EMS personnel, 42,000 nurses,
and 2,000 trauma and emergency physicians work with their
colleagues to provide lifesaving care and vital rehabilitation
services to the state's large and diverse population; and
WHEREAS, When urgent medical needs arise, Texans rely
completely on the availability of swift assistance, and it is
indeed appropriate to recognize the vital role played in our
society by emergency medical personnel; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 21, 2017, as Texas Trauma and
Emergency Health Care Day at the State Capitol and extend to all
those participating in this observance sincere best wishes for a
meaningful and memorable visit.