H.R. No. 638 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Mission Regional Medical Center has distinguished itself by earning designation as a Level IV trauma facility from the Texas Department of State Health Services; and WHEREAS, This prestigious recognition is awarded to health care centers that go above and beyond the state's minimum hospital licensure requirements; valid for three years, the designation reflects an institution's outstanding dedication to improving, expediting, and standardizing the care of trauma patients; and WHEREAS, Established in 1954, Mission Regional Medical Center is a not-for-profit community hospital that offers inpatient and outpatient acute medical care; the institution is accredited by the Joint Commission, and it has been recognized for its excellence in orthopedic surgery and women's health care services; and WHEREAS, Since its inception, Mission Regional Medical Center has played a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of area residents, and its Level IV trauma designation is a testament to the exceptional skill and commitment of its physicians, administrators, and staff; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Mission Regional Medical Center on its designation as a Level IV trauma facility by the Texas Department of State Health Services and extend to all those associated with the hospital sincere best wishes for continued success with their important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mission Regional Medical Center as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Muñoz, Jr. ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 638 was adopted by the House on March 21, 2019, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House