H.R. No. 1300

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Dell Children's Medical Center is hosting a grand opening celebration for its new North Campus in Austin on April 12, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Part of Ascension Texas, the new campus will collaborate with The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School and UT Health Austin to provide a wide range of pediatric services, including neurology, surgery, and pulmonology, among many others; and

WHEREAS, Opening to the public on April 27, this four-story medical center spans more than 187,000 square feet and features 36 inpatient beds as well as operating rooms, endoscopy and procedure rooms, and an emergency department offering Level III trauma care; the hospital operations will be supported by an on-site blood bank, laboratory, and pediatric-friendly imaging rooms, and patients and their families will also have access to a Ronald McDonald suite complete with a lounge, kitchen, and bedrooms; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, Dell Children's Medical Center has earned a reputation as a leading health care provider in Central Texas, and the new North Campus is certain to be an invaluable resource to the community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the grand opening of Dell Children's Medical Center North Campus and extend to all those associated with the hospital sincere best wishes for continued success with their important work; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the hospital as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Bucy

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1300 was adopted by the House on May 6, 2023, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House