H.R. No. 247
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin received a
HeartCARE Center: National Distinction of Excellence designation
from the American College of Cardiology; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious designation is awarded to
hospitals that have implemented a sustainable quality improvement
program designed to keep them at the forefront of cardiovascular
treatment and patient care; in addition to meeting a long list of
criteria, CHI St. Luke's Health earned special consideration by the
American College of Cardiology for its accredited Chest Pain and
Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, Cardiac Cath and Electrophysiology
Labs, and Heart Failure program, as well as for its participation in
numerous registries to track and manage quality measures; and
WHEREAS, CHI St. Luke's Health is the second hospital in the
state of Texas and the ninth in the nation to be named a HeartCARE
Center; this recognition is the result of a years-long campaign to
elevate the hospital's capabilities as a premier provider of
comprehensive cardiovascular care through a focus on investing in
innovative technology and recruiting highly trained physicians and
clinical staff; and
WHEREAS, By continuously striving for excellence, CHI
St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin has contributed immeasurably to
the health and well-being of countless patients in East Texas, and
its selection as a HeartCARE Center rightfully identifies it as a
model institution for health care facilities nationwide; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial
Lufkin on its receipt of a HeartCARE Center: National Distinction
of Excellence designation from the American College of Cardiology
and extend to all those associated with the hospital sincere best
wishes for continued success with their vital work; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin as an expression
of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Ashby
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 247 was adopted by the House on March
6, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House