SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 211
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas on the occasion of
  its 125th anniversary; and
         WHEREAS, Parkland Hospital opened its doors on May 19,
  1894, as a small treatment center for the poor, and over the years
  it has grown to become a world-class medical institution; and
         WHEREAS, Parkland Memorial Hospital was imprinted on the
  nation's memory on November 22, 1963, with the tragic death of
  President John F. Kennedy; in the ensuing years, the hospital has
  earned widespread recognition for its cutting-edge trauma and
  burn centers, its renowned labor and delivery departments, and
  its innovative and fiscally sound approach to comprehensive
  community health care; and
         WHEREAS, For well over a century, Parkland has continued in
  its mission of providing quality treatment for all, regardless of
  financial status; it has expanded services to include a variety
  of specialty and community clinics, and the hospital serves as
  home to both the Injury Prevention Center of Greater Dallas and
  the North Texas Poison Center; and
         WHEREAS, As America faces the challenges of the 21st
  century, Parkland Health and Hospital System remains committed
  to excellence and will continue to honor its founding principles
  of "care, compassion, and community"; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby commend all associated with Parkland
  Memorial Hospital and Parkland Health and Hospital System for
  carrying on a proud tradition of care in the Dallas County
  community and congratulate them as they celebrate 125 years of
  exceptional service; 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.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 25, 2019.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate