88S31272 JRI-D
By: Menéndez S.R. No. 83
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, CentroMed, a nonprofit community health center in
San Antonio, is celebrating 50 years of service to the community on
November 10, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Incorporated as El Centro del Barrio in November
1973, CentroMed provides medical, dental, and behavioral health
services to families residing in San Antonio, New Braunfels,
Schertz, Cibolo, Somerset, Windcrest, and Converse; its flagship
clinic, the South Park Medical Care Clinic, opened in 1981, and its
locations have since grown to include clinics throughout the San
Antonio area that specialize in family medicine, pediatrics, and
dental care; CentroMed is known for providing quality, affordable
health care to low-income individuals and families, 92 percent of
whom earn less than 150 percent of the U.S. federal poverty level;
and
WHEREAS, Today, CentroMed operates under the leadership of
its president and chief executive officer, Dr. Ernesto Gomez, who
is recognized for his vision and commitment to improving the health
and well-being of the community; during the 2022 fiscal year,
CentroMed served more than 120,000 patients and received nearly
400,000 office visits; and
WHEREAS, Over the past five decades, CentroMed has
contributed immeasurably to the health and quality of life of
countless San Antonio area residents, and it is a pleasure to join
in commemorating this significant milestone and in recognizing all
those who have supported CentroMed throughout its existence; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 3rd
Called Session, hereby honor CentroMed on the occasion of its 50th
anniversary and extend to its board members, physicians,
clinicians, dentists, counselors, leadership, and support staff
sincere best wishes for continued success with their important
work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for CentroMed as an expression of high regard by the Texas
Senate.