TITLE: Observing February 17, 2015, as Texas Trauma and Emergency Health Care Day.

SUMMARY: Observing February 17, 2015, as Texas Trauma and Emergency Health Care Day.

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WHEREAS, Members of the health care community are gathering in Austin on February 17, 2015, to observe Texas Trauma and Emergency Health Care 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 287 designated trauma facilities that are supported by 22 trauma service area regional advisory councils; more than 62,000 emergency medical services personnel, 40,000 nurses, and 2,000 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, When a catastrophic event occurs, Texans need to be able to rely on an effective emergency medical system for aid, 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby recognize February 17, 2015, as Texas Trauma and Emergency Health Care Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those in attendance sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable visit. Campbell President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 17, 2015.