S.C.R. No. 19
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the Texas Renal Coalition in recognizing February 17, 2009, as
Kidney Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Renal Coalition is a leader in the
prevention and mitigation of the risks, effects, and burdens of
chronic kidney diseases; the coalition forms partnerships with
state agencies and volunteer groups to support victims and to
educate the public about the disease; and
WHEREAS, The coalition monitors health policies for dialysis
and transplant patients, offers educational programs to improve
public awareness about the disease, and acts as a clearinghouse for
information related to legislative issues; and
WHEREAS, The coalition is a participant on the Chronic Kidney
Disease Task Force and works with the Texas Department of State
Health Services and other organizations to educate health care
professionals about the advantages of early screening, diagnosis,
and treatment of chronic kidney disease and end stage renal
disease; and
WHEREAS, Across the state, members of the Texas Renal
Coalition, volunteers, physicians, trained health care providers,
organizational partners, patients, and family members are doing an
outstanding job in their efforts to provide the best care for kidney
patients and those at risk for kidney disease, and they all deserve
recognition for their dedication and valuable services; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby proclaim February 17, 2009, as Kidney Day at the State
Capitol and extend a warm welcome to kidney patients and kidney
health care providers and advocates who are visiting Austin today;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the
Texas Renal Coalition to commemorate Kidney Day at the State
Capitol.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 19 was adopted by the Senate
on February 17, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 19 was adopted by the House
on February 18, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor