SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 322

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators for 
its advocacy on behalf of citizens' rights to high-quality health 
care, including prescription medications; and

	WHEREAS, Research currently underway promises the 
availability of new medicines that can treat a host of illnesses 
and conditions, including asthma, stroke, and different forms of 
cancer; in addition, research to improve medicines used to treat 
children is in progress; and

	WHEREAS, The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators 
has a special commitment to advocating on behalf of Hispanic 
Americans, who have a high incidence of diabetes, strokes, and 
heart attacks, as well as limited access to high-quality health 
care; the caucus supports efforts to improve the range of 
medicines and medical treatments available to these patients; 
and

	WHEREAS, The caucus also recognizes and supports the 
central role of a patient's health care provider in the selection 
of medicines and other medical treatment options; through its 
actions, the caucus reflects genuine dedication to the health 
care needs faced by many residents of the state and nation; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend the National Hispanic Caucus 
of State Legislators for its valuable leadership in the field of 
health care; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
this notable organization as an expression of esteem from the 
Texas Senate.
                                                                    Van de Putte




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 10, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate