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                                                                  H.R. No. 173



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, October 6, 2003, is National Physician Assistant 
Day, and The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in 
Houston will honor these dedicated men and women with an awards 
ceremony and special dinner; and
	WHEREAS, The theme of Physician Assistant (PA) Day, "PArtners 
in Medicine," illustrates the team concept underlying this noted 
occupation, in which licensed professional PAs practice medicine as 
delegated by a supervising doctor; physician assistants take 
medical histories, perform physical examinations, order and 
interpret lab results, diagnose and treat illnesses, suture 
lacerations, assist in surgery, and write prescriptions in nearly 
every state; and
	WHEREAS, Able to work in a variety of settings, PAs are 
employed by private practices, health maintenance organizations, 
group practices, nursing homes, and hospitals; they also serve as 
commissioned officers in all branches of the military, practice as 
members of the White House medical team caring for the president and 
vice president, and provide health care services in areas that may 
lack physicians, such as inner cities and underserved rural areas; 
and
	WHEREAS, According to the American Association of Physician 
Assistants, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in 
Houston currently employs the largest number of physician 
assistants in the United States, with nearly 100 PAs working in the 
center; the success of this renowned facility can, in part, be 
attributed to the laudable efforts of its dedicated physician 
assistants; and
	WHEREAS, Enhancing the health and well-being of fellow 
citizens is truly a noble calling, and these committed 
professionals are indeed deserving of our respect and admiration; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize October 6, 2003, 
as Physician Assistant Day in Texas and commend physician 
assistants in the Lone Star State for their many contributions; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the physician assistants of M. D. Anderson Cancer 
Center as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of 
Representatives.

                                                                         Edwards
                                                                            Wong

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 173 was adopted by the House on 
October 2, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House