83R6851 LB-D
By: Eiland H.R. No. 358
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Physical Therapy Association
are visiting Austin on February 12, 2013, and this occasion
provides a fitting opportunity to recognize the vital importance of
physical therapy to the health and productivity of many Texans; and
WHEREAS, The goal of physical therapy is to improve the
quality of life and well-being for people of all ages, from newborns
to elderly individuals, who suffer from conditions that limit the
body's ability to move and function in daily life; with care and
dedication, physical therapist practitioners empower their clients
to heal, recuperate, and get back to their lives; and
WHEREAS, Today, more than 18,500 physical therapists and
physical therapist assistants treat an estimated 100,000 Texans
each day in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private
practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools,
workplaces, nursing homes, and sports and fitness facilities; not
only do these health care professionals offer personally tailored
programs to help individuals overcome injuries, but they also work
with their patients to prevent future illness and harm; and
WHEREAS, A chapter of the American Physical Therapy
Association, the Texas Physical Therapy Association was founded in
1930; it represents more than 4,000 physical therapists, physical
therapist assistants, and physical therapy students; across Texas,
these skilled professionals make valuable contributions to the
advancement of physical therapy practice, research, and education
to better serve the public's health care needs; and
WHEREAS, Physical therapists have helped countless Texans
suffering from diseases or injuries to regain their health,
mobility, and independence, enabling them to return to enjoying
healthy, productive lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 12, 2013, as Texas Physical
Therapy Day and commend physical therapists and physical therapist
assistants on their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Texas Physical Therapy Association as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.