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Regular Session, 2012 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 24
BY SENATOR MARTINY
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association for its outstanding achievements
and to designate the week of March 26, 2012, as Louisiana Physical Therapy
Association Week.
WHEREAS, the mission of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association, the
principal membership organization in Louisiana representing and promoting the profession
of physical therapy, is to enhance the physical health and functional abilities of members of
the public and to further the profession's role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of
movement dysfunctions and neuromusculoskeletal conditions; and
WHEREAS, the vision statement of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association is
that the association will advocate that physical therapy become the public's choice for the
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of neuromusculoskeletal conditions and movement
dysfunctions by expanding membership and enhancing participation in legislative
policymaking to achieve greater influence in health care delivery issues; and
WHEREAS, physical therapists and physical therapist assistants consistently aspire
to and wisely apply the principles of altruism, excellence, caring, ethics, respect,
communication, and accountability, and they work together with other professionals to
achieve optimal health and wellness in individuals and communities; and
WHEREAS, the dedication of the men and women of the Louisiana Physical Therapy
Association has made a significant and positive difference in communities throughout the
state; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association and its members merit a
measure of commendation. SR NO. 24 ENROLLED
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend the members of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association for their
outstanding achievements, does hereby recognize and record for posterity their unwavering
commitment to excellence in serving the state's citizens, and does hereby designate the week
of March 26, 2012, as Louisiana Physical Therapy Association Week.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
president of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE