SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 254
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize PediPlace, which has provided quality health care to
children in North Texas for 25 years; and
WHEREAS, On July 2, 1993, a group of physicians and
business and civic leaders established PediPlace to provide
health care for uninsured and Medicaid-eligible children in
Denton County; and
WHEREAS, PediPlace soon proved to be a successful model of
care for the underserved in the county, and in 1996, the
organization expanded its services to provide health care to
children throughout the North Texas region; and
WHEREAS, PediPlace has continued to meet the needs of local
communities by expanding facilities and upgrading clinics and by
staying on the cutting-edge of pediatric care; in 2011, the
organization fully transitioned to an electronic records and
scheduling system; and
WHEREAS, PediPlace has been honored for innovation by the
Texas Association of Charitable Clinics, and it has been
recognized on numerous occasions for excellence in both standards
of care and nonprofit administration and management; and
WHEREAS, The doctors and staff at PediPlace have bridged
health care gaps in North Texas and have helped thousands of
young citizens build healthy foundations for the future, and all
associated with the health care system can take pride in 25 years
of success; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend all who have contributed to the
success of PediPlace and congratulate them on the medical
system's 25th anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
this health care organization as an expression of esteem from the
Texas Senate.
Nelson
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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