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                                                                  H.R. No. 183



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Kidney Day at the Capitol on February 8, 2005, 
provides a fitting opportunity to focus on the problems faced by 
kidney patients and the public policy issues that affect these 
individuals; and
	WHEREAS, Hosted by the Texas Renal Coalition, this important 
day brings together many of the groups that are interested in the 
welfare of kidney patients in Texas, including medical 
professionals, the National Kidney Foundation Affiliates of Texas, 
family members of patients, and the patients themselves; and
	WHEREAS, In Texas alone, some 36,000 patients are on some 
form of dialysis, while approximately 8,000 individuals have 
undergone a kidney transplant; dialysis technology has improved 
greatly over the past several decades, allowing patients to live 
full and healthy lives; in one exceptional case, a woman gave birth 
to a child after being on dialysis for four years, and another 
person has been on dialysis for almost 30 years; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Renal Coalition and the National Kidney 
Foundation Affiliates of Texas monitor health policies for both 
dialysis and transplant patients and seek to improve public 
awareness of kidney disease through educational programs; the Texas 
Renal Coalition functions as a clearinghouse for information 
related to legislative issues and serves as a forum for all parties 
involved in the treatment, research, and educational programs 
related to kidney disease; and
	WHEREAS, Meeting the health care needs of the Lone Star 
State's citizens is one of the many goals of the Texas Legislature, 
and creating awareness of kidney disease is an important element in 
achieving this worthy objective; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize February 8, 2005, as Kidney Day at the 
Capitol and commend the many individuals who contribute their time 
and energy to helping those who face kidney disease.

                                                                          Dawson

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 183 was adopted by the House on 
February 8, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House