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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the East Texas Medical Center Athens |
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Auxiliary celebrated the 52nd anniversary of the group's founding |
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on September 28, 2012; and |
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WHEREAS, The auxiliary was established by the Reverend Gordon |
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Alexander and his wife, Inez, in 1960; over the years, the |
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organization has steadily grown, and today it consists of |
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approximately 77 men and women, many of whom volunteer for 20 or |
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more hours per week; in 2011 alone, these caring individuals logged |
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over 29,000 hours of service; and |
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WHEREAS, Dedicated to improving the experience of patients, |
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supporting hospital staff, and easing the burden on families, |
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auxiliary volunteers work wherever they are needed; they provide |
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directions to patients and well-wishers from their post at the |
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front desk, keep family and friends informed about loved ones who |
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are in surgery, deliver flowers, mail, and menus, and wheel |
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patients to their vehicles following their release; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to carrying out their day-to-day duties, |
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members raise money to help pay for hospital equipment and |
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amenities; through gift shop sales, special fund-raisers, and |
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donations from the local community, they have provided items |
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ranging from children's toys and televisions to glider rockers, |
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incubators, and chair-beds; moreover, the auxiliary has awarded |
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thousands of dollars in scholarships to nursing students; and |
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WHEREAS, Volunteers also play an active role in the wider |
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community, helping at local flu shot clinics, assisting with bone |
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marrow and similar drives, and speaking to local organizations on |
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relevant issues; committed to supporting the armed forces as well, |
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they spearheaded a "Treats for Troops" event in 2007, and since then |
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they have sent countless care packages to American service members |
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overseas; and |
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WHEREAS, For more than five decades, the ETMC Athens |
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Auxiliary has been a boon of immeasurable value for staff and |
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patients alike, and the outstanding efforts of its members, both |
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past and present, are indeed worthy of commendation; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 52nd anniversary of the East |
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Texas Medical Center Athens Auxiliary and extend to all those |
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associated with the organization sincere appreciation for their |
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vital contributions; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the auxiliary as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |