H.R. No. 1720
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Health advocates from across the state are gathering
at the State Capitol in Austin to celebrate Texas Promotores and
Community Health Workers Day on May 18, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Vital to the communities they serve, promotores work
tirelessly for preventive care and wellness among the most
vulnerable and underserved residents in minority populations;
moreover, they help raise awareness for the early detection and
treatment options for a range of illnesses as well as for pain and
disease management; and
WHEREAS, These dedicated specialists, caregivers, and
patient navigators integrate education about general health and the
public health care system into a diversity of cultures, languages,
and value systems, improving access to health care, social
services, and insurance statewide; in addition, they conduct
outreach programs in residences, community centers, clinics,
hospitals, schools, worksites, and shelters, as well as at local
events, faith-based settings, and social service organizations;
and
WHEREAS, Enhancing the health and well-being of our fellow
Texans is truly a noble calling, and the promotores and community
health workers of the Lone Star State are most deserving of special
commendation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 18, 2015, as Texas Promotores and
Community Health Workers Day at the State Capitol and extend to all
those involved in this notable endeavor sincere best wishes for the
future.
Anchia
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1720 was adopted by the House on May
7, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House