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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the Texas Renal Coalition in recognizing February 17, 2009, as |
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Kidney Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Renal Coalition is a leader in the |
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prevention and mitigation of the risks, effects, and burdens of |
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chronic kidney diseases; the coalition forms partnerships with |
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state agencies and volunteer groups to support victims and to |
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educate the public about the disease; and |
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WHEREAS, The coalition monitors health policies for dialysis |
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and transplant patients, offers educational programs to improve |
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public awareness about the disease, and acts as a clearinghouse for |
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information related to legislative issues; and |
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WHEREAS, The coalition is a participant on the Chronic Kidney |
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Disease Task Force and works with the Texas Department of State |
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Health Services and other organizations to educate health care |
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professionals about the advantages of early screening, diagnosis, |
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and treatment of chronic kidney disease and end stage renal |
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disease; and |
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WHEREAS, Across the state, members of the Texas Renal |
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Coalition, volunteers, physicians, trained health care providers, |
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organizational partners, patients, and family members are doing an |
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outstanding job in their efforts to provide the best care for kidney |
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patients and those at risk for kidney disease, and they all deserve |
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recognition for their dedication and valuable services; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby proclaim February 17, 2009, as Kidney Day at the State |
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Capitol and extend a warm welcome to kidney patients and kidney |
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health care providers and advocates who are visiting Austin today; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the |
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Texas Renal Coalition to commemorate Kidney Day at the State |
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Capitol. |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 19 was adopted by the Senate |
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on February 17, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 19 was adopted by the House |
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on February 18, 2009. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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Approved: |
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Governor |