Page 1 of 2 Regular Session, 2013 ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 115 BY SENATOR MARTINY A RESOLUTION To commend the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association for its outstanding achievements and designates the week of May 13, 2013, 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 wisely apply the principles of altruism, excellence, caring, ethics, respect, communication, and accountability, and they work together with other health care 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. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association for its outstanding achievements and designates the week of May 13, 2013, as Louisiana Physical Therapy Association Week. SR NO. 115 ENROLLED Page 2 of 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the president of the board of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association, Beth Ward. PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE