TITLE: Congratulating Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital on its receipt of a 2017 Texas Award for Performance Excellence from the Quality Texas Foundation.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital on its receipt of a 2017 Texas Award for Performance Excellence from the Quality Texas Foundation.

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WHEREAS, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has earned a 2017 Texas Award for Performance Excellence from the Quality Texas Foundation; and WHEREAS, Since 1993, the Quality Texas Foundation has presented the Texas Award for Performance Excellence to businesses, health care providers, schools, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations that have proven themselves leaders in their respective fields; winners of the annual award are chosen based on an extensive evaluation process, which includes hundreds of hours of on-site visits; and WHEREAS, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital was established in 1981, and today, the hospital offers the only Level IV trauma center in Katy; other specialties include orthopedics, women's and children's health, heart and vascular services, sports medicine and rehabilitation, diabetes self-management, cancer services, advanced diagnostic imaging, and a fully accredited chest pain center; and WHEREAS, By providing superior and compassionate care, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital is making a lasting difference in the lives of countless Texans, and its receipt of this prestigious accolade is a testament to the ongoing commitment to excellence of its staff; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital on its receipt of a 2017 Texas Award for Performance Excellence from the Quality Texas Foundation and extend to all those associated with the hospital sincere best wishes for continued success in 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. Schofield Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 118 was adopted by the House on August 15, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House