SLS 19RS-719 ORIGINAL
2019 Regular Session
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 74
BY SENATOR MILLS
COMMENDATIONS. Designates May 9, 2019, as Louisiana Physical Therapy Association
Day at the state capitol.
1 A RESOLUTION
2 To designate May 9, 2019, as "Louisiana Physical Therapy Association Day" at the
3 Louisiana State Capitol and commend the association on its outstanding
4 achievements and contributions to improving the health and welfare of Louisiana.
5 WHEREAS, physical therapy is a corporeal medicine and rehabilitation specialty that
6 rededicates impairments and promotes mobility, function, and quality of life for patients
7 through examination, diagnosis, prognosis, and physical interventions which use mechanical
8 force and movements; and
9 WHEREAS, the practice of physical therapy endeavors to enhance the physical
10 health and functional abilities of the people of Louisiana through the prevention, diagnosis,
11 and treatment of movement dysfunctions, neuromuscular, and musculoskeletal conditions;
12 and
13 WHEREAS, the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association (LPTA) adopted its first
14 bylaws in 1982; and
15 WHEREAS, since its inception the LPTA has provided outstanding leadership for
16 those eligible for its membership of physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and
17 students in Louisiana who are pursuing careers in the practice of physical therapy; and
18 WHEREAS, the LPTA strives to expand its membership among physical therapists,
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1 physical therapy assistants, and students in these disciplines in order to enhance participation
2 in legislative policymaking to achieve greater influence in healthcare delivery issues for the
3 benefit of their patients; and
4 WHEREAS, the association has been instrumental in assisting its members to
5 provide the highest quality care available and the members of the association proudly
6 employ their skills in the best interest of their patients; and
7 WHEREAS, the LPTA proclaims in its mission statement that it exists to optimize
8 the health and quality of life of the people of Louisiana by advancing the profession of
9 physical therapy; and
10 WHEREAS, this outstanding organization has provided leadership to the physical
11 therapy professionals who practice in Louisiana by promoting key values and behaviors that
12 embrace professionalism; and
13 WHEREAS, in focusing on its mission, the LPTA provides numerous educational
14 opportunities to meet the needs of students of physical therapy, clinicians, and society at
15 large; and
16 WHEREAS, with an aging population and an increasing emphasis on physical fitness
17 and health, the members of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association, including physical
18 therapists, physical therapy assistants, and students engaged in the study of these
19 professions, will play an ever increasing significant role in improving health outcomes and
20 longevity for Louisiana citizens today and into the future.
21 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
22 does hereby designate May 9, 2019, as "Louisiana Physical Therapy Association Day" at the
23 Louisiana State Capitol and commends the association on its outstanding achievements and
24 contributions to improving the health and welfare of Louisiana citizens.
25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
26 Louisiana Physical Therapy Association.
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The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Mary Dozier O'Brien.
DIGEST
SR 74 Original 2019 Regular Session Mills
Designates May 9, 2019, as Louisiana Physical Therapy Association Day at the state capitol
and commends the association on its outstanding achievements.
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