H.R. No. 522

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Members of the health care community are gathering
	in Austin on February 17, 2015, in observance of Texas Trauma and
	Emergency Health Care Day at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Dedicated to the well-being of their fellow
	citizens, the health care professionals of the Texas trauma system
	respond at a moment's notice to emergency situations, which can
	range from motor vehicle accidents and natural disasters to medical
	crises such as heart attacks and strokes; they often put their own
	lives at risk as they react with speed, compassion, and
	professionalism; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas trauma system has 286 designated trauma
	facilities, which are supported by 22 trauma service area regional
	advisory councils; more than 62,000 EMS personnel, 40,000 nurses,
	and 2,000 trauma and emergency physicians work with their
	colleagues to provide lifesaving care and vital rehabilitation
	services to the state's large and diverse population; and
	WHEREAS, When urgent medical needs arise, Texans rely
	completely on the availability of swift assistance, and it is
	indeed appropriate to recognize the vital role played in our
	society by emergency medical personnel; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize February 17, 2015, as Texas Trauma and
	Emergency Health Care Day at the State Capitol and extend to all
	those participating in this observance sincere best wishes for a
	meaningful and memorable visit.
	Zerwas
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 522 was adopted by the House on
	February 17, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House