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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Physical Therapy Association |
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are visiting the State Capitol on February 22, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, A chapter of the American Physical Therapy |
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Association, the Texas Physical Therapy Association was founded in |
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1930; today, it represents more than 4,000 physical therapists, |
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physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students; the |
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organization is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of |
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Texans by advancing physical therapy practice; and |
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WHEREAS, Physical therapists use their extensive clinical |
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experience and knowledge to diagnose and treat people of all ages, |
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from newborns to elderly individuals, who suffer from conditions |
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that limit the body's ability to move and function in daily life; |
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these highly skilled professionals provide care in a variety of |
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settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient |
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clinics, home health agencies, schools, workplaces, nursing homes, |
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and sports and fitness facilities; and |
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WHEREAS, When movement is impaired, physical therapists can |
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develop a plan of care using a variety of treatment techniques to |
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reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability; fitness and |
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wellness programs can be tailored to the specific needs of an |
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individual to preserve mobility, and a physical therapist may team |
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with a physical therapist assistant, an educated and licensed |
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clinician who works under his or her supervision; and |
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WHEREAS, Through their commitment to excellence in health |
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care, the members of the Texas Physical Therapy Association make a |
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positive difference in the lives of their fellow Texans, and it is |
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indeed fitting to recognize their important contributions; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the members of the Texas Physical Therapy |
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Association and extend to them sincere best wishes for a memorable |
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visit to Austin; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |