SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 879
         WHEREAS, Scientific Sessions is the leading annual
  cardiovascular meeting for basic, translational, clinical, and
  population science in the United States today, and a number of
  the event's participants are visiting the State Capitol on this
  day; and
         WHEREAS, Scientific Sessions was founded in 1925 by a small
  group of visionary physicians from the American Heart
  Association; the 2013 event is being held in Dallas, where the
  association is headquartered, from November 16 to 20 and is
  expected to attract more than 18,000 experts from over 100
  countries, while more than 1.5 million professionals will
  participate online; and
         WHEREAS, Programming at Scientific Sessions focuses on
  the most timely and significant advances in prevention,
  diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease, and it
  encompasses a variety of perspectives; over the course of five
  days, the conference features more than 5,000 presentations
  and 4,000 abstract presentations; attendees include 1,000
  invited faculty members and some 200 exhibitors showcasing the
  latest technology and resources; and
         WHEREAS, Since its inception, Scientific Sessions has
  heralded numerous medical advancements while contributing
  immeasurably to medical knowledge and improvements in patient
  care, and the conference has provided vital support to the fight
  against cardiovascular disease and stroke; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
  Legislature, hereby recognize Scientific Sessions for its
  contributions to cardiovascular science and extend to all those
  involved in the conference sincere best wishes for continued
  success with their important work; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  Scientific Sessions as an expression of esteem from the Texas
  Senate.
 
  Deuell
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 13, 2013.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate