H.R. No. 342
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants
are gathering in Austin for Texas Physician Assistant Day at the
State Capitol on February 25, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1975, the Texas Academy of Physician
Assistants represents more than 10,000 physician assistants and
students throughout the state; the organization aims to improve the
health of all Texans by supporting PAs through professional
development, education, representation, and legislative advocacy;
and
WHEREAS, Physician assistants are highly educated and
qualified medical professionals who are licensed to diagnose
illness, develop and manage treatment plans, and serve as a
patient's principal health care provider; employed in doctors'
offices, hospitals, and clinics, PAs are often the first point of
contact for patients, and they play an important role in helping
them understand their health care needs and empowering them to be
effective advocates for their own health; and
WHEREAS, Because of their advanced education in medicine, PAs
are valuable assets to the medical teams on which they serve, and
they are instrumental in enhancing the availability of high-quality
health care, particularly in rural and other medically underserved
areas; and
WHEREAS, Through their vital work on the front lines of
patient care, physician assistants contribute to the well-being and
quality of life of countless Texans, and they are deserving of their
fellow citizens' deep respect and appreciation; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 25, 2025, as Texas Physician
Assistant Day at the State Capitol and commend the Texas Academy of
Physician Assistants for its efforts to advance the practice of
this important profession in our state; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Campos
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 342 was adopted by the House on
February 25, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House