News from the office of Council Member Jack Christie
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I hear you had a terrible day. It started with a traffic jam because the traffic light at that major intersection was out, then you had to look at that obscene graffiti by your office again, when you got home you realized you missed your trash collection day because you forgot about the holiday schedule and, on top of it all, your kids won’t stop begging for a spayed or neutered fully, vaccinated dog. What a day! Tell me about it. Seriously, tell me about it, but first tell 311. 
Memorial Hermann Southwest 35th Anniversary
At the time of opening, Memorial Hermann Southwest was a community hospital with a focus on obstetrics and cardiology. Approximately 620 physicians were affiliated with the hospital. Today, they operate more than 450 beds with 1,000+ affiliated-physicians. Over 100 physicians have been affiliated with the hospital for 25+ years.
They have successfully mirrored the growth of the surrounding community by expanding their services and capabilities to match the needs of southwest Houston. The Asian Care Unit, Senior Services, Level III NICU and expanded emergency capabilities exemplify their vigilance in ensuring the community’s needs are met. When they opened the hospital’s doors 35 years ago they made a commitment to their neighbors that they would make their health and well-being their highest priority. Today, they proudly honor this commitment through their wealth of services and will continue to be committed and expand with the community for the next 35 years and beyond.
This video showcases the hospital’s commitment to making a difference in the lives of the ever-changing community they serve. It highlights key employees and physicians who exemplify the servant leadership spirit that make Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital special.
Has Memorial Hermann Southwest been a part of your life? We would also like to invite you to be part of our celebration by sending your photos to gerrit.vonwenckstern@memorialhermann.org to be included in the 35th Anniversary Poster*. Include your mailing address and you will receive a copy of this poster as a token of our appreciation.
*By submitting your photographs you agree to the following:
I consent to photographs or recordings of me as described below (see section 1), and irrevocably grant to Memorial Hermann Healthcare System/Memorial Hermann Hospital System, their affiliates, nominees, licensees, successors and assignees, and those acting with its permission or authority (hereinafter collectively referred to as “MH”), with respect to the photographs, film, audio, electronic media or tape taken of me by, or on behalf of MH, (the “Pictures or Works”), the unrestricted absolute, perpetual, worldwide right to:
1. Create the Pictures or Works for the following specific circumstance: Memorial Hermann Southwest 35th Anniversary Video; and,
2. Reproduce, copy, modify, create derivatives in whole or in part, or otherwise use the Pictures or Works, or any part thereof in combination with or as a composite of other matter, including, but not limited to, text, data, images, photographs, illustrations, animation and graphics, video or audio segments of any nature, in any media or embodiment, now known or hereafter to become known, including, but not limited to, all formats of computer readable electronic magnetic, digital, laser or optical-based media;
3. Use and permit to be used my name in connection with the Pictures or Works as MH may choose;
4. Display, perform, exhibit, distribute, transmit or broadcast the Pictures or Works by any means now known or hereafter to become known.
Waiver and Release
I hereby waive all rights and release MH, its Board of Directors, officers, managers, employees and agents from any claim or cause of action, whether now known or unknown, for invasion of right to privacy, publicity or personality or any similar matter, or based upon or relating to the use and exploitation of the Pictures or Works.
I agree that there shall be no obligation to utilize the authorization granted by me hereunder. The terms of this authorization shall commence on the date hereof and be without limitation except as stated below.
I agree to execute Memorial Hermann Healthcare System’s Authorization for Disclosure of Protected Health Information as it applies to this release. I am aware of my privacy rights.
I warrant and represent that I am over the age of eighteen years and that I am free to enter into this agreement.
2012 CIP Public Meetings Schedule
The City of Houston will conduct combined public meetings on the City’s FY2012 Annual Operating Budget Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and 2012 Annual Consolidated Plan. Since 1984, the City has held public meetings to obtain citizen input before preparation of the operating budget and capital improvement plan. These meetings provide citizens the opportunity to participate in the budget process by contributing comments and suggestions about needed services and improvements. The City of Houston will provide reasonable accommodations to citizens with disabilities/special needs upon request. Citizens are encouraged to call the Citizens’ Assistance Office at 832.393.0955 for arrangements.
Support for Parker Elementary’s Performing Strings
Parker Elementary is raising $80,000 to send almost 75 students to Minneapolis, MN for the Performing Strings group to perform at the Suzuki of the Americas International Conference in May.
You can donate via their website: www.parkerelementary.com or by contacting the magnet office at (713) 726-2122
Parker Elementary School’s performing strings group will perform for music educators from around the world this May during the Suzuki Association of the Americas conference in Minneapolis.
View the article from the Houston Chronicle
Please join us Monday night, February 20 at Luby’s (by the Randall’s on S. Post Oak) for the Parker Café! Bring the attached voucher with you and give to your server when you pay the bill. 15% of all proceeds will go towards the Performing Strings trip to Minneapolis, MN in May.
ECHOS February Calendar
ECHOS—Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services—was formed in 1999, as an organized response to health and social services needs in the increasingly ethnically diverse area of southwest Houston. Continue Reading »
Candidates Forum 2011 & Real Estate Forum 2011
Here are a couple of videos about the 2011 Candidates Forum and Real Estate Forum. Continue Reading »
Become a Friend of PAIR
The mission of PAIR (Partnership for the Advancement and Immersion of Refugees) is to empower refugee youth to reach their highest potential by connecting them with college and community volunteers to build positive mentoring relationships and provide educational programs that offer academic enrichment, cross-cultural understanding, and the resources and motivation to pursue higher education and other opportunities. Continue Reading »
Message from Chairman Mirwis – A Look Back at 2011
2011 was another year of significant progress in the District in all of our service areas. Our seven year journey of District revitalization was most evident when we were notified that the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) had agreed to our request to use our District boundaries as a distinct geographic area. Continue Reading »
Relocation Houston, Destination Brays Oaks
The District is working on implementation of a new initiative to encourage relocation ideally in the District and Houston and our surrounding area in general. Continue Reading »
HAR Designates Brays Oaks
Early in 2011 the District team began working with the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) on their new mapping system that was under development. Continue Reading »
