SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 531
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join promotores and community health workers from across the
state in celebrating April 8, 2019, as Texas Promotores and
Community Health Workers Day at the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Promotores and community health workers have long
been an invaluable resource in the many communities they serve
across Texas, and this year marks the 20th anniversary of the
first formal recognition of their profession; and
WHEREAS, In 1999, the 76th Texas Legislature enacted
legislation that recognized the role of promotores and community
health workers and initiated the process of establishing a
standardized certification program; the profession was included
by the United States Department of Labor among its standard job
classifications in 2010, and the Texas certification program is
now being replicated in many other states; and
WHEREAS, Promotores and community health workers are
trusted community members who work tirelessly to promote
preventive health care and wellness among the most vulnerable and
underserved residents in minority populations; and
WHEREAS, These devoted specialists and caregivers
integrate information about general health and the public health
care system into the community's culture, language, and value
systems and thereby improve access to health and social services;
they conduct outreach programs in residences, community centers,
clinics, hospitals, schools, worksites, and shelters, and at
local cultural events, faith-based locales, and social service
organizations; and
WHEREAS, They play an important role as community health
and wellness advocates, and they provide culturally and
linguistically appropriate education and raise awareness about
the prevention and treatment of illness; they also help community
members navigate the complexities of accessing health services
such as early detection screening and treatment of illness as
well as pain and disease management; these efforts improve the
quality of care and the level of compliance with prescribed care
and ultimately save lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend all those participating in the Texas
Promotores and Community Health Workers Day at the State Capitol
and extend to them best wishes for a memorable celebration; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
RodrÃguez, Alvarado
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 8, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate