TITLE: Commending Estela Casas for her exceptional contributions to the University Medical Center Foundation and El Paso Children's Hospital Foundation.

SUMMARY: Commending Estela Casas for her exceptional contributions to the University Medical Center Foundation and El Paso Children's Hospital Foundation.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Estela Casas has greatly advanced the important mission of the University Medical Center Foundation and El Paso Children's Hospital Foundation through her tireless efforts; and WHEREAS, Since January 2020, Ms. Casas has served as executive director of the UMC Foundation, a component of the El Paso County Hospital District; she began her association with the organization as a benefactor, raising funds to assist cancer patients; and WHEREAS, Ms. Casas enjoys a high profile in El Paso, having been the primary news anchor for television station KVIA for 27 years; earlier in her career, she worked at three other stations in the city; and WHEREAS, In 2010, Ms. Casas was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and seven years later, she was treated for bilateral breast cancer; she shared her experiences to raise awareness and to provide hope and valuable information to patients dealing with similar challenges; and WHEREAS, Ms. Casas also used her platform to encourage support for medical research and for the most vulnerable people battling breast cancer; she launched the Stand With Estela Fund, which provides resources to meet a variety of needs, such as compression sleeves, wigs, or transportation to and from chemotherapy appointments; in addition, the organization has sponsored such events as a drive-through health fair, and it pledged $100,000 to the UMC Foundation, which named the Estela Casas Infusion Center for Hope & Healing in honor of the philanthropist; and WHEREAS, An inspiring leader, Estela Casas has greatly benefited University Medical Center and the community it serves, and she has earned the deep admiration and appreciation of her fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby commend Estela Casas for her exceptional contributions to the University Medical Center Foundation and El Paso Children's Hospital Foundation and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in her important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Casas as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Fierro Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 413 was adopted by the House on March 25, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House