SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 230
         WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is pleased to join the Texas
  Renal Coalition in recognizing February 15, 2011, as Kidney Day
  at the State Capitol; and
 
         WHEREAS, The Texas Renal Coalition is a leader in the
  prevention and mitigation of the risks, effects, and burdens of
  chronic kidney diseases; an estimated 33 million Americans,
  representing 16 percent of the population, have kidney disease,
  and approximately 548,000 Americans are undergoing life-saving
  dialysis or have had a kidney transplant; in Texas, the incidence
  of end stage renal disease tripled between 1990 and 2008, and at
  377 per million, exceeds the national rate; and
 
         WHEREAS, Although kidney disease is such a serious and
  rapidly growing health problem, many Texans remain unaware that
  they are at risk; left undetected, chronic kidney disease results
  in premature death from heart disease and other complications or
  in kidney failure, requiring dialysis or a transplant to sustain
  life; early detection and management can prevent or slow the
  progression of chronic kidney disease to kidney failure and
  decrease health care expenditures associated with the treatment
  of advanced kidney disease; and
 
         WHEREAS, Dedicated to improving care and enhancing public
  awareness, the Texas Renal Coalition monitors health policies
  for dialysis and transplant patients, offers educational
  programs to improve public awareness about the disease, and acts
  as a clearinghouse for information related to legislative
  issues; and
 
         WHEREAS, The coalition is a participant on the Chronic
  Kidney Disease Task Force and works with the Texas Department of
  State Health Services and other organizations to educate health
  care professionals about the advantages of early screening,
  diagnosis, and treatment of chronic kidney disease and end stage
  renal disease; and
 
         WHEREAS, Across the state, members of the Texas Renal
  Coalition, volunteers, physicians, trained health care
  providers, organizational partners, patients, and family members
  are doing an outstanding job in their efforts to provide the best
  care for kidney patients and those at risk for kidney disease,
  and they all deserve recognition for their dedication and
  valuable services; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
  Legislature, hereby recognize February 15, 2011, as Kidney Day at
  the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to kidney patients
  and kidney health care providers and advocates who are visiting
  Austin today; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for the Texas Renal Coalition to commemorate Kidney Day
  at the State Capitol.
 
  Duncan, Harris
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 15, 2011.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate