SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 703

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
join citizens across the state in recognizing April 24 through 
April 30, 2005, as Texas Massage Awareness Week; and

	WHEREAS, Massage therapy provides relief to people of all 
ages and in nearly all conditions of health; it is a proven means 
of restoring individual health and of preventing disease by 
reducing levels of stress; and

	WHEREAS, Massage therapy increases circulation, is an 
effective treatment for chronic low back pain, boosts the body's 
immune system, and assists with stress management; and

	WHEREAS, An increased awareness of the benefits of massage 
therapy will contribute to the health and welfare of all Texans; 
now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby declare April 24 through April 30
Texas Massage Awareness Week and welcome the Texas Association of 
Massage Therapists and other massage groups from across the state 
to the Capitol; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the  massage therapists of Texas as an expression of esteem from 
the Texas Senate.

                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 29, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate