SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 16
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Catholic health care in Texas on the occasion of its
62nd Annual Conference and Advocacy Day, which is taking place
January 25, 2005; and
WHEREAS, Catholic health care, which is based upon the
fundamental belief that human life is sacred and that each person
has inherent dignity, is committed to caring for the body, mind,
and spirit of all patients; and
WHEREAS, The first Catholic hospital in Texas was founded
136 years ago in Galveston by a religious community of nuns;
since that time, Catholic health care in Texas has grown
enormously, and nuns have continued to play a vital role in its
progress; and
WHEREAS, Today Catholic health care encompasses 10 health
systems, 38 acute care hospitals, 95 clinics and outpatient
centers, and other critical health services; and
WHEREAS, Each year, Catholic health care provides
high-quality and affordable health care to many Texans in both
urban centers and rural areas and reaches out to many who would
otherwise not receive health care; and
WHEREAS, During the 62nd Annual Conference and Advocacy
Day, leaders from all 10 Catholic health care systems are
gathering in Austin to celebrate their commitment to a health
ministry based on the compassion, faith, and skills of a
dedicated team of health care providers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Catholic health care for its
unwavering dedication to preventive and direct health care and
welcome its leaders to Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Ogden
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 25, 2005.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate