SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 285

WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Pharmacy Practice Coalition are in Austin on this day to celebrate Texas Pharmacy Day at the Capitol, and this occasion provides an excellent opportunity to recognize this esteemed group of health-care professionals; and

WHEREAS, This venerable coalition has long served as an advocate for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students and various pharmaceutical-related professions by providing a central, public voice in legislative and regulatory matters; and

WHEREAS, In addition, the coalition provides important information about the pharmaceutical industry to its many members and offers innovative continuing education programs designed to promote a culture of lifelong learning; and

WHEREAS, Pharmacists play a vital role in the lives of Texans by filling prescriptions accurately and providing information about the safe and effective use of prescription medications, and the coalition helps to ensure that our state's pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students provide the citizens of the Lone Star State with first-rate service; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby recognize February 21, 2007, as Texas Pharmacy Day at the Capitol and extend a warm welcome to those members of the Texas pharmacy community who are in attendance today; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of the Texas Pharmacy Practice Coalition. Van de Putte

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 21, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate