HLS 15RS-233 ORIGINAL
2015 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 10
BY REPRESENTATIVE MONTOUCET
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends the La. Physical Therapy Association and
recognizes April 27-May 1, 2015, as Louisiana Physical Therapy Association Week
1 A RESOLUTION
2To commend the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association for its outstanding achievements
3 and to recognize April 27 through May 1, 2015, as Louisiana Physical Therapy
4 Association Week.
5 WHEREAS, the mission of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association, the
6principal membership organization in Louisiana representing and promoting the profession
7of physical therapy, is to enhance the physical health and functional abilities of members of
8the public and to further the profession's role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of
9movement dysfunctions and neuromusculoskeletal conditions; and
10 WHEREAS, the vision statement of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association is
11that the association will advocate that physical therapy become the public's choice for the
12diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of neuromusculoskeletal conditions and movement
13dysfunctions by expanding membership and enhancing participation in legislative
14policymaking to achieve greater influence in health care delivery issues; and
15 WHEREAS, physical therapists and physical therapist assistants consistently aspire
16to wisely apply the principals of altruism, excellence, caring, ethics, respect, communication,
17and accountability, and they work together with other professionals to achieve optimal health
18and wellness in individuals and communities; and
19 WHEREAS, the dedication of the men and women of the Louisiana Physical Therapy
20Association has made a significant and positive difference in communities throughout the
21state, and the members of the association merit a special measure of commendation.
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HR NO. 10
1 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
2Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the members of the Louisiana Physical
3Therapy Association for their outstanding achievements; does hereby recognize and record
4for posterity their unwavering commitment to excellence in serving the state's citizens; does
5hereby extend enduring appreciation for the pride and honor they bring to the state of
6Louisiana; and does hereby recognize April 27 through May 1, 2015, as Louisiana Physical
7Therapy Association Week.
8 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
9to the president of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association.
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)]
HR 10 Original 2015 Regular Session Montoucet
Commends the La. Physical Therapy Assoc. and recognizes April 27-May 1, 2015, as La.
Physical Therapy Assoc. Week.
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