H.R. No. 1194
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Psychological Association are
gathering at the State Capitol on March 12, 2015, to commemorate
Psychology Day and to present a mind-body health fair focused on the
connections among lifestyle, behavior, and overall wellness; and
WHEREAS, A diverse discipline with boundless applications in
everyday life, psychology benefits society by advancing the
creation, evaluation, and implementation of psychological
knowledge; psychologists study both normal and abnormal behaviors
and treat individuals with mental and emotional issues, diagnosing
patients and encouraging conduct that builds emotional well-being
and resilience; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1947, the Texas Psychological
Association is a state organization that represents these dedicated
professionals in clinical, research, and academic settings; with a
membership of more than 1,500 practicing psychologists and graduate
students, the association works to further the development of
psychology as a science, as an applied practice, and as a means of
promoting human welfare; and
WHEREAS, During the TPA mental health fair, psychologists and
other experts in the field are disseminating information and
answering questions about a wide range of topics, including
psychiatric disorders and related conditions, military veterans
returning from duty, aging, relationships, and disaster response;
and
WHEREAS, The members of the Texas Psychological Association
are providing outstanding care to their patients as well as
furthering scientific understanding of the human mind, and in so
doing, they are making a positive and lasting difference in the
lives of countless residents of the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 12, 2015, as Psychology Day at
the State Capitol and commend the Texas Psychological Association
for its service to the people of Texas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Sheffield
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1194 was adopted by the House on March
12, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House