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Regular Session, 2013
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 112
BY REPRESENTATIVES MONTOUCET, HILL, JAMES, SCHRODER, AND ALFRED
WILLIAMS
COMMENDATIONS: Commends the La. Physical Therapy Association and recognizes
May 13-17, 2013, as La. Physical Therapy Association Week
A RESOLUTION1
To commend the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association for its outstanding achievements2
and to recognize May 13 through May 17, 2013, 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 wisely apply the principles of altruism, excellence, caring, ethics, respect, communication,16
and accountability, and they work together with other professionals to achieve optimal health17
and wellness in individuals and communities; and18 HLS 13RS-3303 ORIGINAL
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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, and the members of the association merit a special measure of commendation.3
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the4
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the members of the Louisiana Physical5
Therapy Association for their outstanding achievements, does hereby recognize and record6
for posterity their unwavering commitment to excellence in serving the state's citizens, does7
hereby extend enduring appreciation for the pride and honor they bring to the state of8
Louisiana, and does hereby recognize May 13 through May 17, 2013, as Louisiana Physical9
Therapy Association Week.10
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted11
to the president of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association.12
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Montoucet HR No. 112
Commends the La. Physical Therapy Association and recognizes May 13-17, 2013, as La.
Physical Therapy Association Week.