HR422 - Commemorating the launch of the nursing program at St. Edward's University's School of Health Sciences.

      H.R. No. 422       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, St. Edward's University celebrated the grand   opening of its School of Health Sciences on January 28, 2025; and          WHEREAS, The school completed the initial phase of   construction in the summer of 2024, and it welcomed its first   nursing students the following fall semester; the launch of the   nursing program will be followed by the introduction of   occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, and physical   therapy programs, as well as master's and doctoral degrees in   nursing; currently, the university also offers a health systems and   administration degree for professionals pursuing nonclinical   health care positions; and          WHEREAS, The expansion of its health science course offerings   is part of the school's Strategic Plan 2027, which aims to help   address Austin's ongoing nursing shortage while providing access to   quality education; additionally, the university has established   partnerships with health care and community organizations to serve   the Central Texas area; and          WHEREAS, The new nursing program facilities feature multiple   simulation labs equipped with high-fidelity manikins, allowing   students to participate in various patient care scenarios; in   addition, it has a physical and wellness lab, a clinical skills lab,   and a women-childcare-family suite; the program benefits from the   able leadership of its founding director, Dr. Donna Beuk, who is   also serving as interim dean of the School of Health Sciences; and          WHEREAS, The establishment of the nursing program at   St. Edward's demonstrates the institution's commitment to   preparing future health care professionals for careers in this   important field, and it is indeed fitting to recognize the school as   it embarks on an exciting new chapter in its history; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby commemorate the launch of the nursing program at   St. Edward's University's School of Health Sciences and commend all   those involved in bringing this project to fruition; and, be it   further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas   House of Representatives.     Flores     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 422 was adopted by the House on March   13, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House