RE 04-28-92.2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 042892.2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF A REGIONAL TRAUMA SYSTEM TO
DECREASE DEATHS AND INJURY WHICH RESULT FROM TRAUMA AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
WHEREAS, there is an increasing number of persons injured
through violence and accidents causing trauma; and
WHEREAS, trauma is one of the leading causes of death among
Texans in North Central Texas; and
WHEREAS, it is understood quick access to care is important if
the medical outcome is to be a good one;
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Health has recently passed
guidelines regarding the development of regional trauma systems;
and
WHEREAS, Dallas and Tarrant Counties are two of the nineteen
counties designated as part of Trauma Service Area E;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COPPELL, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City of Coppell endorses the concept of
planning for regional trauma systems.
SECTION 2. That the City of Coppell believes our collective
effort will help solve this crises and will cooperate with the
planning organizations to the best of its ability.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall become effective from and
after its passage.
PASSED AI~D APPROVED this the ~2~ day of ?~/~J~,/ ,
DULY
1992.
ATTEST:
APPROVED hS TO FORM:
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