SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 162
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join Texans across the state in observing February 21, 2017, as
Texas Trauma and Emergency Healthcare Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The health care professionals of the state's
trauma system play a vital role in helping to keep Texans healthy
and safe; these dedicated men and women stand ready to respond at
a moment's notice to crisis situations ranging from motor vehicle
accidents to natural disasters to such sudden medical
emergencies as strokes and heart attacks; and
WHEREAS, Texas is home to 288 designated trauma
facilities, which are supported by 22 trauma service area
regional advisory councils; the state's more than 64,000
emergency medical services personnel, 42,000 nurses, and 2,000
trauma and emergency physicians work in cooperation to provide
lifesaving care and rehabilitation services to the state's large
and diverse population; and
WHEREAS, Texans rely on the availability of professional
and compassionate emergency medical help, and it is truly fitting
that the men and women who provide that vital assistance receive
special recognition for their invaluable contributions to making
Texas safer and healthier; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the state's trauma and health care
workers on their hard work and tireless dedication and extend to
them best wishes for a productive and memorable Texas Trauma and
Emergency Healthcare Day; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 13, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate