SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 246
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Tropical Texas Behavioral Health on the occasion of its
	50th anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, Tropical Texas Behavioral Health was one of the
	first in-state community mental health and intellectual and
	developmental disability centers to be established after the
	passage of House Bill 3, which was enacted to seek effective
	alternatives to treatment provided in state-run facilities; and
	WHEREAS, Originally known as Hidalgo County Mental Health
	and Mental Retardation Center, Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
	began as a small operation providing limited services out of the
	basement of Grandview Hospital in Edinburg; it has since grown to
	offer a complete range of essential mental health programs and
	services, including counseling, crisis intervention, supported
	employment, jail diversion, and primary care services; and
	WHEREAS, Tropical Texas Behavioral Health has consistently
	received the highest certification from the Commission on the
	Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International; and
	WHEREAS, This exceptional organization has had a profound
	impact on the lives of countless people throughout the Rio Grande
	Valley, and it is truly deserving of special recognition upon
	reaching this milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend the staff, administrators, and
	volunteers of Tropical Texas Behavioral Health on their
	commitment to better mental health services in Texas and extend
	to all associated with the system best wishes for a memorable
	50th anniversary; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	this exemplary organization as an expression of high regard from
	the Texas Senate.
	Lucio
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 21, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate