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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 24
BY SENATOR PEACOCK AND REPRESENTATI VE CARMODY
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To commend and congratulate Sharon L. Dunn, PT, PhD, OCS, for her many activities and
accomplishments involving physical therapy.
WHEREAS, born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, Sharon L. Dunn obtained her
first undergraduate degree from Northeast Louisiana University in pre-physical therapy, a
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport
(LSUHSC) in 1987, a Master of Health Sciences in 1996, and then earned a PhD in Cellular
Biology and Anatomy in 2006; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dunn obtained certification from the American Board of Physical
Therapy Specialties in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy in 1996, was recertified in 2006 and
utilizes this content expertise in her teaching, research and clinical practice; and
WHEREAS, since 1990, Dr. Dunn has been on the faculty at LSUHSC and currently
serves as associate professor and director of the doctorate of physical therapy program and
chair of the rehabilitation sciences department; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dunn developed a post-professional residency program for
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy at LSUHSC in 2008, which has since produced nineteen
graduates; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dunn's service to her professional organization began when she was
a student and has continued to evolve throughout her career, having served as the state
government affairs chair, Louisiana chapter president and vice president, and Louisiana
chapter delegate to the American Physical Therapy Association House of Delegates every
year from 1991 to 2007; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dunn currently serves as president of the American Physical
Therapy Association with her term expiring in 2018; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dunn has a passion for advocacy, member engagement, and the
potential for physical therapy to add great value to the health delivery system; and
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WHEREAS, Dr. Dunn is a member of the Louisiana Sports Medicine Society, the
International Society for Hyaluronan Science, and in 2009 cofounded The Edge Physical
Therapy, LLC in Shreveport; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dunn is a member of Brookwood Baptist Church and has been
affiliated with the USA Triathlon, camp counselor for Winners Circle Youth Camp, team
captain for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and a "What's Up Doc?" table facilitator
for the LSUHSC Foundation; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her academic and professional achievements, Dr. Dunn
enjoys a good debate, playing canasta, boating, college football, and any activity involving
the outdoors.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend and congratulate Sharon L. Dunn, PT, PhD, OCS, on her academic achievements,
accomplishments, and service involving physical therapy, and the positive impact she
continues to have on this noble profession in our state and on the national level.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Sharon L. Dunn.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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