SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 35
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Medical Center Hospital Family Health Center in 
Odessa on the occasion of its 10th anniversary, which is being 
celebrated on January 30, 2005, with an open house; and
	WHEREAS, The Family Health Center provides family medical 
services, pediatric care, women's health services, and emergency 
dental care as well as affordable prescription services to local 
citizens with limited resources; and
	WHEREAS, The center is also a teaching facility where 
nursing students, physicians' assistants, medical assistants, 
and X-ray technicians get clinical experience in their chosen 
field; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to offering well-child examinations, 
preschool immunization clinics, and laboratory and radiology 
services, the center gives one-to-one classes for patients about 
health maintenance and a variety of medical conditions; social 
services are available to enable patients to find resources and 
financial assistance in the community; and
	WHEREAS, A diabetes center, an annual community flu 
clinic, and an active outreach program promote better health 
care; and
	WHEREAS, The administrators and staff members of the 
Family Health Center are dedicated professionals, who are 
committed to delivering quality family health care services and 
to improving the health of the community, and the citizens of


Odessa and surrounding counties benefit from their services; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the staff and the 
administrators of Medical Center Hospital Family Health Center 
for their many contributions to improved health care in Odessa 
and the surrounding communities and extend to all best wishes for 
a special 10th anniversary celebration; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                         Seliger




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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