This week on Mark Wallace’s blog, he celebrates National Nurses Week by honoring Texas Children’s immensely talented nursing leaders and staff. Read more
May 1, 2023
To celebrate the 70th birthday of President and CEO Mark A. Wallace, clinical and operational leaders gathered for a reception to commemorate the milestone and surprise him with a special proclamation from the City of Houston recognizing April 24 as Mark A. Wallace Day!
Mr. Wallace spent time greeting and thanking team members for being a part of his 33-year journey at Texas Children’s Hospital, and was overwhelmed with gratitude when presented with the proclamation granted by the Office of the Mayor.
“I am incredibly proud to say I have grown up with Texas Children’s,” said Mr. Wallace in his On the Mark blog post. “I can still remember walking the halls, meeting my new team and feeling a sense of pride, excitement and joy – it’s the same feeling I get when I walk the halls today at 70 years old.”
Proclamations of this kind are designed to congratulate, honor and recognize organizations and individuals who have made significant contributions to the City of Houston.
“Texas Children’s is grateful for our longstanding relationship with Mayor Turner and City of Houston leadership,” said Johnna Carlson, assistant vice president, government relations. “We communicate with them often on various initiatives, so when I reached out to request a special recognition of Mr. Wallace’s birthday, they didn’t hesitate to say yes!”
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Wallace on his birthday proclamation – we look forward to celebrating Mark A. Wallace Day for years to come!
April 25, 2023
After a nearly three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, April 18 marked the return of a beloved 34-year Texas Children’s tradition: The New Employee Pep Rally.
President and CEO Mark A. Wallace created these events to convey his passion and appreciation for the newest members of Texas Children’s. During the pep rallies, employees and their leaders mingle, enjoy light refreshments and learn about the history and mission of Texas Children’s from Mr. Wallace himself. But that’s not all: Mr. Wallace doesn’t leave until he has met and taken a photo with every person in the room (duck-face selfies included).
The April 18 pep rally also included a special performance of the Texas Children’s Ukulele Choir’s, “The Texas Children’s Way,” a heart-felt, original song encompassing the four values our team members live out daily.
“It’s wonderful to bring back the pep rallies as they have always been such a cherished tradition at Texas Children’s,” said Mr. Wallace. “I loved seeing all the smiling faces and so many leaders present to help welcome and cheer on our newest employees. It was another great day at Texas Children’s!”
Click here to watch a video recap and view a photo gallery of this exciting event below.
On Mark Wallace’s blog, he celebrates his monumental 70th birthday and reflects on how proud he is to have grown up with Texas Children’s. Read More
March 22, 2023
This week on Mark Wallace’s blog, he shares a story from Texas Children’s past exemplifying that the smallest acts of kindness can often make the greatest impact. Read more
January 13, 2023
This week on Mark Wallace’s blog, he takes a moment to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and shares how our One Amazing Team has helped his own dream become a reality. Read more
December 20, 2022
This week on Mark Wallace‘s blog, he reflects on his childhood holiday memories and invites you to share what makes this season special for you and your loved ones. Read More
