TITLE: Recognizing the Children's Medical Center on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Children's Medical Center on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Children's Medical Center on the occasion of its centennial anniversary; and WHEREAS, Children's Medical Center can trace its roots to an open-air clinic that was created in 1913, when dehydration, malnutrition, and other maladies were responsible for serious illnesses and mortality among children; it has grown from the open-air clinic known as a "baby camp" to become one of the world's foremost pediatric care facilities; and WHEREAS, The center serves all children, regardless of their families' ability to pay, and it does so without tax support; the center consists of two main campuses in Dallas and Plano, along with several specialty clinics and a network of MyChildren's Pediatric Practice primary care offices, which last year provided service to almost 100,000 children; and WHEREAS, Ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News and World Report,the center is the nation's fifth-largest pediatric health care provider and is the only such facility in the nation to earn seven disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, as well as Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence; and WHEREAS, The center is a leader in research with its partner, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and each year, Children's Medical Center produces a report detailing the levels of health and wellness of children across Dallas County and beyond; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Children's Medical Center on its outstanding medical services and facilities and extend to its staff and volunteers congratulations on the center's 100th anniversary; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Children's Medical Center as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. West President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 22, 2013.