SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 254

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize PediPlace, which has provided quality health care to children in North Texas for 25 years; and

WHEREAS, On July 2, 1993, a group of physicians and business and civic leaders established PediPlace to provide health care for uninsured and Medicaid-eligible children in Denton County; and

WHEREAS, PediPlace soon proved to be a successful model of care for the underserved in the county, and in 1996, the organization expanded its services to provide health care to children throughout the North Texas region; and

WHEREAS, PediPlace has continued to meet the needs of local communities by expanding facilities and upgrading clinics and by staying on the cutting-edge of pediatric care; in 2011, the organization fully transitioned to an electronic records and scheduling system; and

WHEREAS, PediPlace has been honored for innovation by the Texas Association of Charitable Clinics, and it has been recognized on numerous occasions for excellence in both standards of care and nonprofit administration and management; and

WHEREAS, The doctors and staff at PediPlace have bridged health care gaps in North Texas and have helped thousands of young citizens build healthy foundations for the future, and all associated with the health care system can take pride in 25 years of success; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend all who have contributed to the success of PediPlace and congratulate them on the medical system's 25th anniversary; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this health care organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Nelson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 25, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate