SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 19
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Columbus Community Hospital on its recent facility
	expansion and renovation and on its commitment to providing
	high-quality health care to the residents of Columbus and the
	surrounding areas; and
	WHEREAS, Columbus Community Hospital is a nonprofit
	community hospital that operates without a county or hospital
	district and is one of the largest employers in the area; the
	hospital has provided more than $2 million in uncompensated
	patient care, and it has been recognized among the top hospitals
	nationwide on multiple occasions; and
	WHEREAS, In 2021, Columbus Community Hospital launched its
	expansion project with the aim of updating and expanding both
	inpatient and outpatient care facilities and establishing a
	wellness center with a range of amenities; the project was
	carried out without the use of local, state tax funds or federal
	funding, and its completion has enabled the hospital to serve a
	greater number of patients and to offer a broader range of health
	care options; and
	WHEREAS, The project involved the addition of a new
	facility space, including new patient exam rooms, four
	additional nursery bays, and a new anesthesia care unit equipped
	with 10 recovery beds and two pre-operative beds; renovation
	efforts included updates to the hospital's emergency rooms,
	labor and delivery room, nurses' station, and medical office
	building, and in 2022, the hospital opened its Wellness Center
	offering state-of-the-art fitness equipment, an indoor track, a
	group fitness studio, physical therapy services, a pool, and a
	demonstration kitchen; and
	WHEREAS, Columbus Community Hospital has shown outstanding
	dedication in serving the residents of the Columbus area, and it
	is truly fitting that this exemplary institution receive special
	recognition on its ongoing commitment to providing exceptional
	care to the people of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend all associated
	with Columbus Community Hospital on their outstanding
	contributions to public health and wellness in the state and
	extend to them best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	Columbus Community Hospital as an expression of esteem from the
	Texas Senate.
	Campbell, Huffman
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on November 16, 2023.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate