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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Individuals of all ages are afflicted by rare, |
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chronic, and life-threatening genetic conditions, and they rely |
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upon vital plasma protein therapies; and |
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WHEREAS, Such disorders include hemophilia, Kawasaki |
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disease, hepatitis, pediatric HIV, von Willebrand disease, and |
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other immune system deficiencies, all of which are treated most |
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effectively with the therapies produced from plasma and with the |
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use of recombinant technology; and |
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WHEREAS, Patients who have access to the full range of plasma |
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protein therapies, to the appropriate providers, and to various |
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options in pharmacy and home-supported services often experience |
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the best possible clinical outcomes, and thus, a comprehensive |
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system of care is essential; and |
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WHEREAS, Plasma protein therapies help to ensure a higher |
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quality of life for many patients across the United States, and |
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greater awareness and understanding of this issue contributes to |
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the health and well-being of our communities; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize August 2009 as Plasma Protein |
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Therapies Month in the Lone Star State and encourage all Texans to |
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learn more about the conditions that are treated by plasma protein |
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therapies and to explore the resources that are available to them. |
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Zerwas |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 3113 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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