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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Brazos County Health District, which recently held |
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its second annual open house event on April 13, 2023, with a focus |
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on centering and celebrating cultures in health; and |
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WHEREAS, The Brazos County Health District is dedicated to |
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its mission of preventing disease, protecting life, and |
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promoting healthy lifestyles; located in Bryan, the organization |
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employs a devoted staff who work to serve the residents of Brazos |
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County by providing an array of health care services, |
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health-related permitting, and public health resources and |
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planning; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to the comprehensive range of |
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environmental and community health services offered to the |
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public, the Brazos County Health District operates an emergency |
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preparedness response division, which plans and coordinates |
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response efforts that can be deployed in the event of disease |
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outbreak or public health issues resulting from natural or |
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man-made disasters; and |
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WHEREAS, The Brazos County Health District also serves the |
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community through its outreach team, which works to develop and |
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implement educational programs focusing on a variety of public |
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health topics; members of the outreach team coordinate |
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educational sessions that are held at various locations to best |
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serve the needs of the community, and staff engage in |
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collaborative outreach efforts that provide the public with |
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health-related resources and help to create healthier |
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communities; and |
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WHEREAS, A vital contributor to public health in the |
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region, the Brazos County Health District plays an invaluable |
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role in supporting the health and well-being of Brazos County |
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residents, and it is indeed fitting that the organization receive |
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special recognition on its outstanding public service; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the Brazos County Health District on |
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its many contributions to public health in the Lone Star State |
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and extend to its leaders and staff best wishes for continued |
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success in their important work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the Brazos County Health District as an expression of esteem from |
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the Texas Senate. |