SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 798 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Big Bend Regional Medical Center, which recently received a Trauma Designation Award from the Texas Department of State Health Services; and WHEREAS, Trauma designation is a formal recognition of a hospital's trauma care capabilities and its demonstrated commitment to exceeding minimum hospital licensure requirements; and WHEREAS, Big Bend Regional Medical Center earned the Level IV Designation--Basic Trauma Facility; this designation recognizes the facility for its dedication to improving, expediting, and standardizing the care of trauma patients; and WHEREAS, Trauma care is a vital component of the medical system, and designation as a trauma facility reflects a commitment by the hospital's administration and management to upholding exceptional standards of care; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend all associated with Big Bend Regional Medical Center on their professionalism and commitment to excellence and extend congratulations to them on receiving the Level IV Basic Trauma Facility Designation; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the center as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Flores ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 21, 2019. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate