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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Health advocates from across the state are gathering |
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at the State Capitol in Austin to celebrate Texas Promotores and |
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Community Health Workers Day on May 18, 2015; and |
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WHEREAS, Vital to the communities they serve, promotores work |
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tirelessly for preventive care and wellness among the most |
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vulnerable and underserved residents in minority populations; |
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moreover, they help raise awareness for the early detection and |
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treatment options for a range of illnesses as well as for pain and |
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disease management; and |
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WHEREAS, These dedicated specialists, caregivers, and |
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patient navigators integrate education about general health and the |
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public health care system into a diversity of cultures, languages, |
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and value systems, improving access to health care, social |
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services, and insurance statewide; in addition, they conduct |
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outreach programs in residences, community centers, clinics, |
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hospitals, schools, worksites, and shelters, as well as at local |
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events, faith-based settings, and social service organizations; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Enhancing the health and well-being of our fellow |
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Texans is truly a noble calling, and the promotores and community |
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health workers of the Lone Star State are most deserving of special |
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commendation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize May 18, 2015, as Texas Promotores and |
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Community Health Workers Day at the State Capitol and extend to all |
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those involved in this notable endeavor sincere best wishes for the |
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future. |