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Regular Session, 2012
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 24
BY SENATOR MARTINY
COMMENDATIONS. Commends the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association for its
outstanding achievements and designates the week of March 26, 2012, as "Louisiana
Physical Therapy Association Week".
A RESOLUTION1
To commend the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association for its outstanding achievements2
and to designate the week of March 26, 2012, as Louisiana Physical Therapy3
Association Week.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. 24
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WHEREAS, the dedication of the men and women of the Louisiana Physical Therapy1
Association has made significant and positive difference in communities throughout the2
state; and3
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association and its members merit a4
measure of commendation.5
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana6
does hereby commend the members of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association for their7
outstanding achievements, does hereby recognize and record for posterity their unwavering8
commitment to excellence in serving the state's citizens, and does hereby designate the week9
of March 26, 2012, as Louisiana Physical Therapy Association Week.10
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the11
president of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association.12
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Christopher D. Adams.
DIGEST
Martiny SR No. 24
Commends the La. Physical Therapy Association for its outstanding achievements and to
designate the week of March 26, 2012, as Louisiana Physical Therapy Association Week.