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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Citizens of Del Rio are observing National Athletic |
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Training Month in March 2009, and it is a pleasure to join with them |
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in recognizing this vital health care discipline; and |
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WHEREAS, The purpose of National Athletic Training Month is |
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to raise public awareness of the significance of the athletic |
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training profession and to emphasize quality health care within the |
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diverse settings where this beneficial vocation is employed; |
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certified athletic trainers have a long history of providing |
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quality health care for athletes and those engaged in physical |
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activity, based on the knowledge and skills they have acquired |
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through nationally regulated educational institutions; and |
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WHEREAS, The National Athletic Trainers' Association |
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represents and supports 30,000 members of the athletic training |
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profession who work in such varied areas as professional sports, |
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colleges and universities, high schools, clinics and hospitals, |
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corporate and industrial settings, and military branches; in |
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addition to administering health care and rehabilitative services, |
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these dedicated professionals provide athletes with education and |
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guidance on injury prevention and on the best forms of treatment |
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when injuries do occur; and |
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WHEREAS, National Athletic Training Month is an opportunity |
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to encourage the improvement of health care for athletes and |
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individuals engaged in physical activity and to support the work of |
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certified athletic trainers, whose efforts greatly contribute to |
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the well-being of the residents of Del Rio and beyond; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 2009 observance of National |
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Athletic Training Month in Del Rio and encourage all Texans to learn |
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more about the benefits of athletic training. |
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Gallego |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 782 was adopted by the House on June |
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1, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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