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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A gift of a lifetime is celebrated in the official |
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unveiling, by South Texas Health System, of the Rio Grande Valley's |
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first transplant center on March 8, 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, This center fills a great need and introduces a |
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legacy of hope and awareness for the nearly 20 million Americans |
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suffering from chronic kidney disease and the additional 20 million |
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who are at risk for this potentially fatal condition, often called a |
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"silent" killer since so many people are not aware they have it; and |
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WHEREAS, Health care professionals, patient groups, |
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caregivers, and local organizations will convene at the South Texas |
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Transplant Center at McAllen Medical Center to commemorate this |
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monumental occasion; and |
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WHEREAS, In conjunction with World Kidney Day, observed |
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during National Kidney Month in March, the new center represents |
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the effort to direct attention to the vital organs and offer |
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education about the risks of chronic kidney disease; and |
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WHEREAS, The South Texas Health System is recognized for its |
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reputation of excellence in providing quality health care to the |
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Rio Grande Valley; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 8, 2007, as World Kidney Day at |
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the State Capitol and extend to the community of McAllen sincere |
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best wishes for its efforts in opening the first transplant center |
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in South Texas. |
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Guillen |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 712 was adopted by the House on March |
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7, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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