TITLE: Commemorating the 13th anniversary of El Paso Children's Hospital.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 13th anniversary of El Paso Children's Hospital.

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WHEREAS, El Paso Children's Hospital is celebrating the 13th anniversary of its founding in 2025; and WHEREAS, The idea to establish a hospital in El Paso specializing in pediatric care was first conceived by a group of concerned citizens in 1993, and after years of advocacy, Thomason Hospital took on the project; in November 2007, local voters approved a bond issue for the facility, and on February 14, 2012, the hospital opened its doors; and WHEREAS, Since its inception, El Paso Children's Hospital has helped to decrease outmigration for pediatric subspecialty and surgical care by 80 percent; accredited by The Joint Commission and the College of American Pathologists, the hospital is home to a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit as well as the Southwest University Pediatric Blood and Cancer Unit; moreover, the facility has the distinction of being an affiliate of Children's Oncology Group; and WHEREAS, Over the past 13 years, El Paso Children's Hospital has provided expert and compassionate care to countless young Texans, and the members of its medical, support, and administrative staff may indeed take great pride in its outstanding record of service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 13th anniversary of El Paso Children's Hospital and extend to all those associated with the institution 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 the hospital as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Perez of El Paso Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1260 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House