R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to join
 1-2     citizens in the observance of Public Health Week on April 4-11,
 1-3     1999; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Promoting this annual community education effort is
 1-5     the Southeast Texas Public Health Awareness Committee, which serves
 1-6     Jefferson, Orange, and Hardin counties; among the organization's
 1-7     goals are protecting individuals from infectious diseases and
 1-8     environmental threats and providing education about the benefits of
 1-9     healthful behaviors in avoiding chronic diseases; and
1-10           WHEREAS, "Public Health: Invest in Your Future," is the theme
1-11     of the 1999 campaign, which encourages citizens to understand how
1-12     significantly their lives have been impacted and improved by public
1-13     health initiatives; attention is also focused on local health
1-14     concerns and what individuals can do to create healthier
1-15     communities; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Public wellness is a wise investment that results in
1-17     greater longevity and a higher quality of life for citizens, as
1-18     well as reduced health care costs; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Hundreds of dedicated public health professionals
1-20     throughout Southeast Texas are committed to maintaining and
1-21     improving the health of their fellow citizens, and their efforts
1-22     are worthy of special praise at this time; now, therefore, be it
1-23           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-24     Legislature hereby recognize April 4-11, 1999, as Public Health
 2-1     Week in Southeast Texas and extend to all members of the health
 2-2     care profession warmest wishes for success in this vital
 2-3     initiative; and, be it further
 2-4           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-5     prepared for the members of the Southeast Texas Public Health
 2-6     Awareness Committee as an expression of high regard by the Texas
 2-7     House of Representatives.
                                                                    Deshotel
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 506 was adopted by the House on March
         24, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House