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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The 80th Legislature of the State of Texas is |
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pleased to recognize the Texas State Board of Pharmacy on the |
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auspicious occasion of its 100th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas State Board of Pharmacy was established on |
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July 12, 1907, and the first board meeting occurred on August 27, |
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1907; the board has served the state for 100 years by promoting and |
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protecting the health, safety, and welfare of Texas citizens |
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through its outstanding work with the state's pharmacists; and |
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WHEREAS, An effective innovator in the field of health |
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regulation, it was one of the first pharmacy boards in the nation to |
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implement an online pharmacist licensure renewal program, to |
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establish a comprehensive and easily accessible website, and to use |
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legislation to establish drug therapy management and immunizations |
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by pharmacists; and |
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WHEREAS, The organization has received a certificate of |
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appreciation from the United States Drug Enforcement |
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Administration for outstanding contributions in the field of drug |
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law enforcement and an outstanding program award from the National |
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Council on Licensure, Enforcement, and Regulation; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas State Board of Pharmacy has encouraged the |
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provision of high-quality pharmaceutical care through the |
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regulation of the practice of pharmacy for the past 100 years; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 80th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby commend the Texas State Board of Pharmacy for 100 years of |
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exemplary service to the citizens of Texas and extend best wishes |
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for a celebratory centennial; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the |
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members of the board as an expression of high regard from the Texas |
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Legislature. |
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Commending the Texas State Board of Pharmacy for 100 years of |
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exemplary service to the citizens of Texas. |