H.R. No. 226
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The board members of the Texas Renal Coalition and
the Texas Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force are gathering on
February 15, 2023, to take part in Rita L. Littlefield Kidney Day at
the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, This biennial event was established in 1997 by Rita
Littlefield, a founding member of the Texas Renal Coalition and a
member of the Texas Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force, who has
worked tirelessly for more than three decades in behalf of kidney
patients; in the drive to raise awareness of a very significant
medical issue, the gathering unites patients, health care
providers, and organizations, including the National Kidney
Foundation, Texas Kidney Foundation, South Plains Kidney
Foundation, and State Association of Medical Professionals; and
WHEREAS, Although kidney disease is a serious and rapidly
growing health problem, many Texans remain unaware that they are at
risk; left undetected, chronic kidney disease can lead to premature
death from heart disease or other complications, or to kidney
failure, requiring dialysis or a transplant to sustain life; early
detection and management can prevent or slow the progression of
chronic kidney disease and decrease health care expenditures
associated with advanced kidney disease; moreover, the Texas
Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force has developed a state plan for
chronic kidney disease treatment that has the potential to save
lives and reduce the financial burden of the disease; and
WHEREAS, Many medical professionals, organizations, and
volunteers in the state are committed to ensuring the highest
quality of care for kidney patients; the Texas Renal Coalition
contributes significantly to this mission as it monitors health
policies for dialysis and transplant patients, offers education
programs to improve public awareness about the disease, and acts as
a clearinghouse for information related to legislative issues; and
WHEREAS, Benefiting from the dedication and leadership of
Rita Littlefield, the Texas Renal Coalition, the Texas Chronic
Kidney Disease Task Force, and their associates have made a
positive difference in the lives of innumerable Texans, and it is
most fitting to recognize Ms. Littlefield and these organizations
for their achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 15, 2023, as Rita
L. Littlefield Kidney Day at the State Capitol.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 226 was adopted by the House on
February 15, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House