82R8111 BPG-D
By: King of Taylor H.R. No. 372
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
join the Texas Renal Coalition in recognizing February 15, 2011, 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; an estimated 33 million Americans,
representing 16 percent of the population, have kidney disease, and
approximately 548,000 Americans are undergoing lifesaving dialysis
or have had a kidney transplant; in Texas, the incidence of end
stage renal disease tripled between 1990 and 2008, and at 377 per
million, exceeds the national rate; and
WHEREAS, Although kidney disease is such a serious and
rapidly growing health problem, many Texans remain unaware that
they are at risk; left undetected, chronic kidney disease results
in premature death from heart disease and other complications or in
kidney failure, requiring dialysis or a transplant to sustain life;
early detection and management can prevent or slow the progression
of chronic kidney disease to kidney failure and decrease health
care expenditures associated with the treatment of advanced kidney
disease; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to improving care and enhancing public
awareness, the Texas Renal 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 House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 15, 2011, 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 an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Texas Renal Coalition to commemorate Kidney Day at
the State Capitol.