SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 246
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Tropical Texas Behavioral Health on the occasion of its
50th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Tropical Texas Behavioral Health was one of the
first in-state community mental health and intellectual and
developmental disability centers to be established after the
passage of House Bill 3, which was enacted to seek effective
alternatives to treatment provided in state-run facilities; and
WHEREAS, Originally known as Hidalgo County Mental Health
and Mental Retardation Center, Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
began as a small operation providing limited services out of the
basement of Grandview Hospital in Edinburg; it has since grown to
offer a complete range of essential mental health programs and
services, including counseling, crisis intervention, supported
employment, jail diversion, and primary care services; and
WHEREAS, Tropical Texas Behavioral Health has consistently
received the highest certification from the Commission on the
Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional organization has had a profound
impact on the lives of countless people throughout the Rio Grande
Valley, and it is truly deserving of special recognition upon
reaching this milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the staff, administrators, and
volunteers of Tropical Texas Behavioral Health on their
commitment to better mental health services in Texas and extend
to all associated with the system best wishes for a memorable
50th anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
this exemplary organization as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 21, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate