H.R. No. 54 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Presbyterian Hospital of Allen has been awarded 
"distinguished" certification by the Texas Department of Health 
(TDH) for the facility's Newborn Hearing Screening Program; and
	WHEREAS, Managed by Inez Brown, R.N., the hospital's 
excellent program was initiated after the passage of House Bill 714 
during the 76th Texas Legislature; the bill mandates the testing of 
newborns for hearing loss, since significant hearing impairment is 
a common developmental problem present at birth; and
	WHEREAS, The staff of Presbyterian Hospital of Allen provides 
an exceptional service to the families of newborn babies, beginning 
with its offer of a hearing screen for infants during the birth 
admission; 98 percent of newborns are consequently screened at that 
time, and though 95 percent of the babies tested pass the birth 
admission screening process, those with abnormal results are 
reported to their attending physicians or health care provider, as 
well as to TDH; and
	WHEREAS, Presbyterian Hospital of Allen staff members are 
dedicated to bettering the quality of life for citizens of all ages, 
and it is most appropriate that this fine health care facility be 
recognized at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the staff 
members of Presbyterian Hospital of Allen for earning 
"distinguished" certification from the Texas Department of Health 
for their Newborn Hearing Screening Program and extend to them best 
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Presbyterian Hospital of Allen as an expression of 
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Paxton

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 54 was adopted by the House on 
September 16, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House