SLS 10RS-1242 ORIGINAL Page 1 of 2 Regular Session, 2010 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 18 BY SENATOR MARTINY COMMENDATIONS. Commends the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association for its outstanding achievements and designates Tuesday, April 13, 2010, as "Louisiana Physical Therapy Association Day." A RESOLUTION1 To commend the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association for its outstanding achievements2 and to designate Tuesday, April 13, 2010, as Louisiana Physical Therapy Association3 Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.4 WHEREAS, the mission of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association, the5 principal membership organization in Louisiana representing and promoting the profession6 of physical therapy, is to enhance the physical health and functional abilities of members of7 the public and to further the profession's role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of8 movement dysfunctions and neuromusculoskeletal conditions; and9 WHEREAS, the vision statement of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association is10 that the association will advocate that physical therapy become the public's choice for the11 diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of neuromusculoskeletal conditions and movement12 dysfunctions by expanding membership and enhancing participation in legislative13 policymaking to achieve greater influence in health care delivery issues; and14 WHEREAS, physical therapists and physical therapist assistants consistently aspire15 to and wisely apply the principles of altruism, excellence, caring, ethics, respect,16 communication, and accountability, and they work together with other professionals to17 achieve optimal health and wellness in individuals and communities; and18 SR NO. 18 SLS 10RS-1242 ORIGINAL Page 2 of 2 WHEREAS, the dedication of the men and women of the Louisiana Physical Therapy1 Association has made a significant and positive difference in communities throughout the2 state; and3 WHEREAS, the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association is sponsoring its annual4 legislative day at the capitol on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, and its members merit a special5 measure of commendation.6 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana7 does hereby commend the members of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association for their8 outstanding achievements, does hereby recognize and record for posterity their unwavering9 commitment to excellence in serving the state's citizens, does hereby extend enduring10 appreciation for the pride and honor they bring to the state of Louisiana, and does hereby11 designate Tuesday, April 13, 2010, as Louisiana Physical Therapy Association Day at the12 Louisiana State Capitol.13 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the14 president of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association.15 The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Bobbie Hunter. DIGEST Martiny SR No. Commends the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association and designates Tuesday, April 13, 2010, as Louisiana Physical Therapy Association Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.