SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 712
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association and Texans across
the state in celebrating April 14 through 20, 2013, as American
Osteopathic Medicine Week; and
WHEREAS, Osteopathic medicine is a distinct form of
medical practice that emphasizes a holistic approach to patient
care while providing all the benefits of modern medicine,
including prescription drugs, surgery, and the use of
state-of-the-art technology; and
WHEREAS, Osteopathic physicians work in partnership with
their patients; they consider the impact of lifestyle,
community, and other factors that may have an effect on an
individual's health, and they focus on supporting good health and
preventing disease; these dedicated health care professionals
also offer the hands-on system of therapy known as osteopathic
manipulative medicine, which promotes the body's innate ability
to heal itself; and
WHEREAS, There are currently more than 3,100 osteopathic
physicians in Texas, many of whom studied at the Texas College of
Osteopathic Medicine at the University of North Texas Health
Science Center; this exceptional institution is dedicated to
producing much-needed primary care physicians, with a focus on
providing care in rural and urban underserved areas; and
WHEREAS, Osteopathic physicians have had a profound impact
on the provision of health care in Texas, and it is truly fitting
that a week be set aside to recognize their many contributions to
the state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Osteopathic Medical
Association and extend to its members best wishes for a successful
American Osteopathic Medicine Week; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the association as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 22, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate