Waxahachie Daily Light, Sunday, October 19, 2008

State Rep. Jim Pitts, candidate for re-election to Texas House District 10, recently received the endorsement of the Texas Hospital Association.

One of the largest hospital associations in the country, THA represents more than 85 percent of the state’s hospitals and health care systems.

“It is very meaningful to me to receive the support and endorsement of the Texas Hospital Association,” Pitts said. “This organization represents more than 340,000 health care professionals in our state, and I appreciate their confidence in me.”

Dan Stultz, president of the THA, stated in his endorsement that, “We appreciate your interest in working with hospitals to reduce the state’s uninsured population by making health insurance more accessible and affordable.”

“Quality health care for Texans is definitely uppermost in my mind,” Pitts said. “We need the involvement of groups like the THA to work in conjunction with the Texas Legislature to meet the needs of our citizens. I am proud to accept their endorsement of my candidacy.”

Visit the Texas Hospital Association on the internet at thaonline.org.