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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston |
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has been named a 2025 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by |
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U.S. News & World Report; and |
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WHEREAS, Since 2021, U.S. News & World Report has published |
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an annual ranking of hospitals that provide labor and delivery |
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services; the ranking is designed to assist expectant parents in |
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making informed decisions about where to receive maternity care in |
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consultation with their prenatal care team; and |
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WHEREAS, UTMB earned a High Performing designation by |
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U.S. News based on its scores in several categories, including care |
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provided in cases involving severe unexpected newborn |
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complications, birthing-friendly practices, and transparency in |
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reporting on racial and ethnic disparities in birth outcomes; it |
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was among more than 800 hospitals from across the United States that |
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were evaluated as part of this year's study; and |
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WHEREAS, This prestigious national designation is a |
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testament to The University of Texas Medical Branch's commitment to |
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upholding the highest standards of practice for the women and |
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infants entrusted to its care, and the Galveston community is |
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indeed fortunate to be home to such a first-rate health care |
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provider; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate The University of Texas Medical |
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Branch in Galveston on its recognition as a 2025 High Performing |
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Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report and extend |
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to its administration and staff sincere best wishes for continued |
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success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for UTMB as an expression of high regard by the Texas House |
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of Representatives. |