SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 625
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the Texas Pharmacy Association in recognizing students who
have chosen to dedicate themselves to the study of pharmacy; and
WHEREAS, Since 1879, the Texas Pharmacy Association has
helped improve the quality of medication and pharmaceutical
services in Texas; the group works to ensure the advancement,
protection, and unification of the pharmacy profession and to
assist patients in leading healthy lives; and
WHEREAS, In choosing to study pharmacy, students join a
vital health profession whose members play a central role in
maintaining the well-being of communities across the state; and
WHEREAS, There are more than 20,000 pharmacists practicing
in Texas today; they, along with student pharmacists and pharmacy
technicians, help patients maximize the benefits attainable from
their medications; and
WHEREAS, Pharmacists also safeguard the health of
innumerable Texans by preventing drug-related contraindications
and other conditions that can arise from the overlapping use of
multiple medications; and
WHEREAS, The use of medication as a cost-effective
alternative to expensive medical procedures is becoming a major
force in the moderation of health care costs; pharmacists play an
invaluable role not only in the lives of patients, but in the
overall well-being of the Texas health care system; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend pharmacy students across the state
for their dedication to the health of their fellow man and extend
to them sincere appreciation for their ongoing contributions to
the medical field; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 11, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate