SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The discipline of clinical nutrition applies 1-2 principles derived from the sciences of biochemistry and physiology 1-3 to promote good health and thereby contribute to the urgent, 1-4 nationwide effort to contain the cost of health care; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Clinical nutrition therapy, while recognizing 1-6 individual biochemical differences and specific nutritional needs, 1-7 develops an appropriate intervention program using safe and 1-8 effective food supplements as a cost-effective means of achieving 1-9 and maintaining the nutritional balance required for mental and 1-10 physical health; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Certified clinical nutritionists and clinical 1-12 nutrition specialists must hold a baccalaureate degree in nutrition 1-13 or a related science, and many practitioners also have earned 1-14 advanced degrees; these health care professionals work both in 1-15 private settings and in collaboration with other providers to 1-16 correct nutritional deficiencies and, in doing so, help to avoid 1-17 the need for more costly medical interventions; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The dedication of a special day to focus attention 1-19 on the many benefits that the science of nutrition brings to 1-20 individuals, the discipline's importance in the proper training of 1-21 all health care providers, and the value of expanded public access 1-22 to clinical nutritionists would contribute greatly to the health 1-23 and well-being of the citizens of this state; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-2 hereby designate May 8, 1997, Clinical Nutrition Day in Texas and 2-3 encourage all citizens, health care providers, and policymakers to 2-4 avail themselves of this opportunity to learn more about the 2-5 positive impact that clinical nutrition can make in the daily lives 2-6 of all of our state's citizens; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Texas State Chapter of the International 2-8 and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists and its members 2-9 be commended for their significant contributions to the well-being 2-10 of the citizens of this state; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for the Texas State Chapter of the International and 2-13 American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists as an expression of 2-14 high regard for the profession of clinical nutrition by the 2-15 Legislature of the State of Texas. _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 83 was adopted by the Senate on May 5, 1997. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 83 was adopted by the House on May 16, 1997. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House Approved: _______________________________ Date _______________________________ Governor