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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Histotechnology Professionals Day, which is |
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observed on March 10, provides an opportunity to educate the public |
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about the field of histotechnology and to give recognition to the |
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vital contributions of histologists; and |
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WHEREAS, Histotechnology is the science of detecting tissue |
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abnormalities that indicate diseases such as cancer; |
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histotechnicians are specialized laboratory workers who employ a |
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chemical staining process to help distinguish tissue structures, |
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while histotechnologists additionally perform more complex |
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procedures, such as electron microscopy and enzyme histochemistry, |
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to ensure the most accurate diagnosis possible for the patient; and |
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WHEREAS, Working in histology requires excellent |
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problem-solving skills, astute attention to detail, and an ability |
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to function well under pressure; histotechnology professionals |
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must skillfully apply sophisticated laboratory techniques for |
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diagnostic and research purposes, which have significant |
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implications for the medical field and for the people it serves; |
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these individuals are dedicated to maintaining high standards of |
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practice, while continuously honing their expertise through |
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lifelong education and credentialing; and |
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WHEREAS, Histotechnology Professionals Day acknowledges the |
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integral role that the men and women of this field play in the |
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effective diagnosis and treatment of patients, and their service to |
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our state is indeed deserving of special commendation; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby designate March 10 as Histotechnology Professionals Day; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section |
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391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect |
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until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally |
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passed by the legislature. |