Bill Text: TX HR247 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 247 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Recognizing CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin on its receipt of a HeartCARE Center: National Distinction of Excellence designation from the American College of Cardiology.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-12 - Reported enrolled [HR247 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR247-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 247



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin received a
	HeartCARE Center: National Distinction of Excellence designation
	from the American College of Cardiology; and
	WHEREAS, This prestigious designation is awarded to
	hospitals that have implemented a sustainable quality improvement
	program designed to keep them at the forefront of cardiovascular
	treatment and patient care; in addition to meeting a long list of
	criteria, CHI St. Luke's Health earned special consideration by the
	American College of Cardiology for its accredited Chest Pain and
	Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, Cardiac Cath and Electrophysiology
	Labs, and Heart Failure program, as well as for its participation in
	numerous registries to track and manage quality measures; and
	WHEREAS, CHI St. Luke's Health is the second hospital in the
	state of Texas and the ninth in the nation to be named a HeartCARE
	Center; this recognition is the result of a years-long campaign to
	elevate the hospital's capabilities as a premier provider of
	comprehensive cardiovascular care through a focus on investing in
	innovative technology and recruiting highly trained physicians and
	clinical staff; and
	WHEREAS, By continuously striving for excellence, CHI
	St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin has contributed immeasurably to
	the health and well-being of countless patients in East Texas, and
	its selection as a HeartCARE Center rightfully identifies it as a
	model institution for health care facilities nationwide; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial
	Lufkin on its receipt of a HeartCARE Center: National Distinction
	of Excellence designation from the American College of Cardiology
	and extend to all those associated with the hospital sincere best
	wishes for continued success with their vital work; and, be it
	further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin as an expression
	of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

	Ashby

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 247 was adopted by the House on March
	6, 2019, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House