TITLE: Recognizing February 25, 2025, as Ambulatory Surgery Center Awareness Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing February 25, 2025, as Ambulatory Surgery Center Awareness Day at the State Capitol.

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WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society are gathering in Austin on February 25, 2025, for Ambulatory Surgery Center Awareness Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, An alternative to hospitalization for acute care, ambulatory surgery centers perform outpatient procedures that enable individuals to check out the same day and recover in the comfort of their own home; and WHEREAS, There are currently more than 600 ambulatory surgery centers licensed for operation by the Texas Department of State Health Services; these facilities treat hundreds of thousands of patients each year, resulting in millions of dollars saved for the state's health care system; and WHEREAS, By providing high-quality medical care at a comparatively low cost, ambulatory surgery centers are helping to ensure the health and well-being of patients, and these facilities are indeed deserving of recognition for the important role they play in meeting Texans' health care needs; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby recognize February 25, 2025, as Ambulatory Surgery Center Awareness Day at the State Capitol and commend the Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society for its work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Lalani Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 354 was adopted by the House on March 13, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House