Recognizing CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System on the occasion of its 90th anniversary.

89(R) SR 398 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 398

WHEREAS, CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System, a network

of medical centers serving residents of East Texas, is

celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2025; and

WHEREAS, In 1935, Gregg Memorial Hospital opened its doors

to the Longview community, which was seeing substantial growth

amid the East Texas oil boom; the initial 47-bed hospital has

since evolved into an expansive regional hospital and health

system with 40 clinics, 12 outpatient centers, 5 emergency care

centers, and 3 inpatient facilities; the largest employer in

Gregg County, it boasts a team of more than 3,000 top-tier

physicians and staff members, who are committed to offering

integrated, high-quality patient care; and

WHEREAS, As a faith-based organization, CHRISTUS Good

Shepherd Health System fulfills its charitable mission by

serving those who cannot afford treatment; during the 2024 fiscal

year, CHRISTUS Good Shepherd provided over $35.5 million in free

and reduced-cost care and further invested close to $4 million in

efforts to address community health priorities, such as heart

disease, diabetes, obesity, primary care access, behavioral

health, and food insecurity; in addition, it awarded grants

totaling more than $300,000 to support partners that specialize

in addiction recovery, bilingual preschool programs, and other

initiatives, and it also employs athletic trainers who share

their expertise with dozens of area schools; and

WHEREAS, Looking to the future, CHRISTUS Good Shepherd

Health System is set to introduce a comprehensive cardiovascular

program and to open a state-of-the-art cancer treatment center;

these endeavors are expected to help attract new physicians to

the area, further enriching the level of care accessible to local

residents; and

WHEREAS, CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System has been a

trusted resource to the communities it serves for nearly a

century, and those who continue to carry forth its legacy of

skill, dedication, and compassion are indeed worthy of

recognition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby honor CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System

on the occasion of its 90th anniversary and extend to all those

affiliated with the system sincere best wishes for the future;

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be

prepared for CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System as an

expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on April 14, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate