SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 230
WHEREAS, The Texas Senate 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 life-saving
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 Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
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.
Duncan, Harris
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 15, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate