SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 894
WHEREAS, The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical
Science in Houston has improved public knowledge of health,
medical science, and human anatomy for decades; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1969 as the Museum of Medical
Science, the institution was located within the Houston Museum of
Natural Science until 1996, when it opened an independent
facility in the Houston Museum District; it underwent a
significant expansion in 2011 to further advance its mission; and
WHEREAS, Also known as the Health Museum, this
much-visited attraction presents scientific information in an
entertaining manner that fosters curiosity, and it encourages
learning through a unique interactive approach; its educational
programs are carefully guided by members of the medical,
academic, philanthropic, and business communities who serve on a
committee of the board of directors; and
WHEREAS, A member institution of the Texas Medical Center,
the Health Museum is the only Smithsonian Affiliate within the
Houston Museum District; its programs are enriched by
partnerships with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer
Center, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Baylor
College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, Saint Luke's
Episcopal Hospital, Park Plaza Hospital, the YMCA of Greater
Houston, and the Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, as well as community
organizations and other like-minded groups; since its inception,
the museum has earned numerous accolades, among them a Mental
Health America of Greater Houston Award and a University of
Houston Cougar 100 Award; and
WHEREAS, The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical
Science has fascinated and informed nearly three million
visitors over the course of its history, and it is indeed
deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby honor the John P. McGovern Museum of Health
and Medical Science and commend its administrators and staff for
excelling in their educational mission; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the museum as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Miles
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 25, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate