H.R. No. 2328
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Helen Kent-Davis has distinguished herself through
her 25 years of advocacy on women's and children's health issues in
Texas; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Kent-Davis played an instrumental role in
establishing the Children's Health Coverage Coalition, and over the
course of two decades, the organization has become a leading voice
for children covered by Medicaid and the Children's Health
Insurance Program; she also helped found the Texas Women's
Healthcare Coalition, which has worked tirelessly to support
women's health in Texas; and
WHEREAS, In her current role with the Texas Medical
Association, Ms. Kent-Davis contributes her expertise in a wide
range of health care issues, including Medicaid, health care
coverage, maternal health, primary care, delivery system reform,
and rural health; she has most recently worked with the Texas Health &
Human Services Commission to develop plans to reenroll nearly six
million Medicaid recipients following the end of the COVID-19
public health emergency; and
WHEREAS, Helen Kent-Davis has made a meaningful difference in
the lives of countless Texans through her compassionate leadership,
collaborative spirit, and commitment to serving those in need, and
she is indeed deserving of special recognition for her outstanding
record of accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Helen Kent-Davis for her 25 years of
advocacy on women's and children's health issues in Texas and extend
to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Kent-Davis as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Hinojosa
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2328 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House