2023S0299-1 03/13/23
By: Hancock, Miles S.R. No. 304
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join citizens throughout the state in recognizing March 9, 2023,
as World Kidney Day; and
WHEREAS, Chronic kidney disease is a condition in which
the kidneys lose their ability to properly filter blood, which
can lead to other health problems and can progress to kidney
failure; chronic kidney disease affects the physical,
psychological, and financial well-being of each individual
afflicted with the condition, and since 2006, World Kidney Day
has been recognized in an effort to raise awareness of the
importance of kidney health; and
WHEREAS, In 2019, the 86th Texas Legislature
re-established the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force to support
the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of chronic
kidney disease in Texas; the task force comprises 24 members,
including two members of the Texas Senate and two members of the
Texas House, as well as 20 professionals and experts appointed by
the governor; the task force is organized into five workgroups
focused on chronic kidney disease education and prevention,
legislative issues, treatment, early detection and
comorbidities, and living donation transplantation; and
WHEREAS, With more than 70,000 Texans on dialysis and more
than 8,000 patients in Texas waiting for a kidney transplant,
chronic kidney disease is a significant health problem in the
Lone Star State; the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force has been
instrumental in developing a state plan for preventing,
diagnosing, and managing medical research and contributing to a
higher quality of life for individuals at risk or suffering from
chronic kidney disease in Texas by establishing connections with
local, state, and national partners and by educating the health
care community on clinical practice guidelines relating to
kidney disease; and
WHEREAS, The dedicated health care professionals,
volunteers, and educators across the state who contribute to
improving the lives of those affected by chronic kidney disease
are indeed deserving of special recognition, and it is truly
fitting that a day be set aside to acknowledge and support these
efforts and to spread awareness of this important issue; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby join in recognizing March 9, 2023, as World
Kidney Day and commend the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force and
all associated with their efforts on their invaluable and ongoing
service to the people of Texas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this occasion.