SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 176
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  honor physical therapists and physical therapist assistants
  across the state and recognize February 12, 2013, as Texas
  Physical Therapy Day; and
         WHEREAS, The health and safety of all Texans are of
  paramount importance in our state and it is indeed appropriate to
  recognize those professionals who contribute to a high quality
  health care system by providing necessary rehabilitative
  services; and
         WHEREAS, The goals of physical therapy are to improve the
  quality of life and the physical well-being of people of all
  ages; physical therapists play an essential role in the promotion
  of optimal health for all citizens of Texas through the treatment
  and prevention of disease and injury; and
         WHEREAS, Across Texas, more than 18,500 physical
  therapists and physical therapist assistants treat an estimated
  100,000 Texans of all ages daily; members of the physical therapy
  profession also make valuable contributions to the advancement
  of physical therapy practice, research, and education to better
  serve the public's health care needs; and
         WHEREAS, Physical therapists have helped countless Texans
  suffering from certain diseases or injuries to regain their
  health, mobility, and independence, enabling them to return to
  enjoying healthy and productive lives, and it is fitting that all
  Texans acknowledge the valuable work carried out by these capable
  and caring health care professionals; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
  Legislature, hereby commend the physical therapists and physical
  therapist assistants of this state for their important services
  and recognize February 12, 2013, as Texas Physical Therapy Day;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
  expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
 
  Rodriguez
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 12, 2013.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate