2023S0370-1 04/28/23
By: Schwertner S.R. No. 499
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Brazos County Health District, which recently held
its second annual open house event on April 13, 2023, with a focus
on centering and celebrating cultures in health; and
WHEREAS, The Brazos County Health District is dedicated to
its mission of preventing disease, protecting life, and
promoting healthy lifestyles; located in Bryan, the organization
employs a devoted staff who work to serve the residents of Brazos
County by providing an array of health care services,
health-related permitting, and public health resources and
planning; and
WHEREAS, In addition to the comprehensive range of
environmental and community health services offered to the
public, the Brazos County Health District operates an emergency
preparedness response division, which plans and coordinates
response efforts that can be deployed in the event of disease
outbreak or public health issues resulting from natural or
man-made disasters; and
WHEREAS, The Brazos County Health District also serves the
community through its outreach team, which works to develop and
implement educational programs focusing on a variety of public
health topics; members of the outreach team coordinate
educational sessions that are held at various locations to best
serve the needs of the community, and staff engage in
collaborative outreach efforts that provide the public with
health-related resources and help to create healthier
communities; and
WHEREAS, A vital contributor to public health in the
region, the Brazos County Health District plays an invaluable
role in supporting the health and well-being of Brazos County
residents, and it is indeed fitting that the organization receive
special recognition on its outstanding public service; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend the Brazos County Health District on
its many contributions to public health in the Lone Star State
and extend to its leaders and staff best wishes for continued
success in their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the Brazos County Health District as an expression of esteem from
the Texas Senate.