Texas Children’s Hospital recently hosted Dr. John Zerwas, former state representative who served twelve years in the Texas House and is known as a champion for children’s health.
Dr. Zerwas has been a frequent guest of the hospital over the years, but on this occasion he was honored for his dedicated service and leadership in the Texas legislature.
President and CEO Mark Wallace and members of the Texas Children’s Advocacy and Public Policy committee hosted Dr. Zerwas, along with Stacy Wilson, President of the Children’s Hospital Association of Texas. Ms. Wilson, on behalf of the CHAT eight-member hospitals from across the state, presented Dr. Zerwas with an award as a token of appreciation for his commitment to the needs of children and the providers that serve them.
Rosie Valadez-McStay, assistant vice president of Government Relations and Community Benefits, also presented Dr. Zerwas with a painting created by a Texas Children’s patient as an example and reminder of the little ones that have so greatly benefited from his commitment to children’s health.
Dr. Zerwas served in the Texas House since 2007, representing District 28 and served as chair of the budget-writing House Appropriations Committee since 2017. He officially retired from the Texas House on September 30, 2019.
