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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 82
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join
citizens from across the state in observing February 8, 2005, as 
Kidney Day at the Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Kidney Day at the Capitol is hosted by the
Texas Renal Coalition; the event brings public attention to the 
problems of kidney patients and informs the Texas Legislature 
about the public policy concerns and needs of kidney patients; 
and
	WHEREAS, 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, or educational programs related to kidney disease; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Renal Coalition and the National Kidney 
Foundation Affiliates of Texas monitor health policies for both 
dialysis and transplant patients and offer educational programs 
to improve public awareness of kidney disease; and
	WHEREAS, Currently, Texas has approximately 36,000 kidney 
patients on some form of dialysis and approximately 8,000 patients
who are transplant recipients; and
	WHEREAS, Visiting us today are two individuals whose 
stories illuminate the needs of the thousands of Texans suffering 
from kidney disease; one of these persons has been on dialysis 
for almost 30 years; the other person was fortunate to become a 
mother after being on dialysis for four years; and
	WHEREAS, The kidney organizations, dedicated volunteers, 
and health professionals in our state work in tandem to ensure


the finest care for people afflicted with kidney ailments, and 
they deserve recognition for their dedication and many achievements;
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby proclaim February 8, 2005, Kidney Day
at the Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the kidney patients 
and the kidney health care advocates who are visiting us today; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the Texas Renal Coalition in appreciation of Kidney Day at the 
Capitol.
                                                         Barrientos, Armbrister,
                                                            Duncan, Harris      





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     Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate




                                          ______________________________ 
   President of the Senate
 
     I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 8, 2005.



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   Secretary of the Senate