88S31272 JRI-D
 
  By: Menéndez S.R. No. 83
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, CentroMed, a nonprofit community health center in
  San Antonio, is celebrating 50 years of service to the community on
  November 10, 2023; and
         WHEREAS, Incorporated as El Centro del Barrio in November
  1973, CentroMed provides medical, dental, and behavioral health
  services to families residing in San Antonio, New Braunfels,
  Schertz, Cibolo, Somerset, Windcrest, and Converse; its flagship
  clinic, the South Park Medical Care Clinic, opened in 1981, and its
  locations have since grown to include clinics throughout the San
  Antonio area that specialize in family medicine, pediatrics, and
  dental care; CentroMed is known for providing quality, affordable
  health care to low-income individuals and families, 92 percent of
  whom earn less than 150 percent of the U.S. federal poverty level;
  and
         WHEREAS, Today, CentroMed operates under the leadership of
  its president and chief executive officer, Dr. Ernesto Gomez, who
  is recognized for his vision and commitment to improving the health
  and well-being of the community; during the 2022 fiscal year,
  CentroMed served more than 120,000 patients and received nearly
  400,000 office visits; and
         WHEREAS, Over the past five decades, CentroMed has
  contributed immeasurably to the health and quality of life of
  countless San Antonio area residents, and it is a pleasure to join
  in commemorating this significant milestone and in recognizing all
  those who have supported CentroMed throughout its existence; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 3rd
  Called Session, hereby honor CentroMed on the occasion of its 50th
  anniversary and extend to its board members, physicians,
  clinicians, dentists, counselors, leadership, and support staff
  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 CentroMed as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  Senate.