SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 211
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas on the occasion of
its 125th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Parkland Hospital opened its doors on May 19,
1894, as a small treatment center for the poor, and over the years
it has grown to become a world-class medical institution; and
WHEREAS, Parkland Memorial Hospital was imprinted on the
nation's memory on November 22, 1963, with the tragic death of
President John F. Kennedy; in the ensuing years, the hospital has
earned widespread recognition for its cutting-edge trauma and
burn centers, its renowned labor and delivery departments, and
its innovative and fiscally sound approach to comprehensive
community health care; and
WHEREAS, For well over a century, Parkland has continued in
its mission of providing quality treatment for all, regardless of
financial status; it has expanded services to include a variety
of specialty and community clinics, and the hospital serves as
home to both the Injury Prevention Center of Greater Dallas and
the North Texas Poison Center; and
WHEREAS, As America faces the challenges of the 21st
century, Parkland Health and Hospital System remains committed
to excellence and will continue to honor its founding principles
of "care, compassion, and community"; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend all associated with Parkland
Memorial Hospital and Parkland Health and Hospital System for
carrying on a proud tradition of care in the Dallas County
community and congratulate them as they celebrate 125 years of
exceptional service; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the hospital as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 25, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate