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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 64
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Southwest General Hospital for its 25 years of outstanding service to southwest San Antonio; and WHEREAS, Southwest General Hospital was established by a group of physicians and businessmen who joined together to build a health care facility to meet the needs of people in this area of San Antonio; a ground-breaking ceremony for the new hospital occurred on December 7, 1977, and dedication ceremonies were held on May 7, 1979; and WHEREAS, Today, Southwest General Hospital offers all major medical services; it provides medical, surgical, emergency, and intensive care and is able to offer rehabilitation, physical therapy, and radiology and diagnostic services; and WHEREAS, The BirthPlace, the hospital's maternity center, cares for mothers-to-be and their families; in 2003, the Long Term Acute Care Unit opened and the Wish Center for gastric bypass surgery began seminars; and WHEREAS, Southwest General Hospital provides high-quality health care for countless San Antonio residents and other people who need medical services; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby recognize Southwest General Hospital for its exceptional health care services and commend its board members, doctors, and staff on their outstanding work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the hospital as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Madla ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 3, 2004. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate