Bill Text: TX HR577 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing February 26, 2013, as Texas Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Day at the State Capitol.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-02-25 - Reported enrolled [HR577 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR577-Introduced.html

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83R9477 NEB-D
By: Kolkhorst H.R. No. 577

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the health care community are gathering
in Austin on February 26, 2013, to observe Texas Emergency Medical
Services and Trauma Day; and
WHEREAS, The health care professionals of the Texas trauma
system stand ready to assist the citizens of Texas at a moment's
notice; these dedicated men and women respond to emergency
situations from motor vehicle accidents to natural disasters to the
sudden onset of heart attacks and strokes with speed, compassion,
and professionalism, often putting their own lives at risk; and
WHEREAS, The Texas trauma system has 265 designated trauma
facilities that are supported by 22 trauma service area regional
advisory councils; the more than 58,000 EMS personnel, 30,000
nurses, and 1,900 trauma and emergency physicians work in
cooperation to provide lifesaving care and vital rehabilitation
services to this state's large and diverse population; and
WHEREAS, Every Texan relies on emergency medical help to be
available in the event of a tragedy, and it is truly fitting that
the men and women who provide that vital assistance be commended for
their outstanding contributions to making the Lone Star State a
safer and healthier place to live; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 26, 2013, as Texas Emergency
Medical Services and Trauma Day at the State Capitol and extend to
all those in attendance sincere best wishes for a meaningful and
memorable visit.