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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 194
	WHEREAS, Anesthesiology is the practice of medicine 
dedicated to the relief of pain and total care of the surgical 
patient before, during, and after surgery; and
	WHEREAS, Texas is well-served by the more than 2,000 
physician members of the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists; 
organized in 1936 and incorporated in 1969, this voluntary, 
nonprofit association has taken as its mission the advancement, 
promotion, and support of the practice of the medical specialty 
of anesthesiology in the State of Texas; the organization is 
ably led by president David C. Powell, M.D., of Beaumont and 
president-elect James F. Arens, M.D., of Houston; and
	WHEREAS, After graduating from college, today's 
anesthesiologists are required to complete four years of medical
school and four additional years of anesthesiology residency; 
they apply their vast knowledge of medicine to fulfill their 
primary role in the operating room, which is not only to ensure 
the comfort of the patient during surgery, but also to make 
informed medical judgments to protect the patient; they are also 
responsible for diagnosing and treating any medical problems 
that might arise during surgery or the recovery period; and
	WHEREAS, The role of anesthesiologists extends beyond the 
operating room; they work in intensive care units to help restore 
critically ill patients to stable conditions, manage the care of 
the mother and baby in childbirth, and specialize in pain 
management, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic 
conditions; and

	WHEREAS, The myriad contributions of the state's 
anesthesiologists are most deserving of the admiration of their 
fellow Texans, and it is appropriate to take this opportunity to 
call attention to the vital services these dedicated doctors 
provide; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby recognize February 22, 2005, as 
Anesthesia Day at the State Capitol and commend the 
anesthesiologists of Texas on their important work; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 
prepared for the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists as an 
expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Janek




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 22, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate