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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy |
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students from across the state are gathering in Austin on February |
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28, 2017, in celebration of Texas Pharmacy Day at the State Capitol; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The pharmacy profession has a distinguished history |
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in Texas stretching back to the 17th century, when Spanish |
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explorers and missionaries dispensed medicines and learned about |
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Native American remedies; and |
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WHEREAS, Dedicated to the health and well-being of the |
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public, pharmacists ensure that customers receive the proper |
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medications and provide invaluable advice; pharmacists today serve |
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as the primary point of contact with the health care system for more |
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than 62 million Americans, and they play an increasingly important |
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role in counseling patients on the safe and effective use of |
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prescription medications; and |
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WHEREAS, Pharmacists work to provide affordable, lifesaving |
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medications in rural areas across Texas and the United States; |
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these valued members of the community live and work alongside |
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patients as neighbors, friends, and community leaders in addition |
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to their role as medical providers; such lasting relationships |
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build trust and confidence, making pharmacists better able to serve |
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as a resource when questions and concerns arise; and |
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WHEREAS, Champions on the front lines of health care, |
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pharmacists contribute immeasurably to the quality of life in their |
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communities, and it is truly a pleasure to recognize members of this |
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key profession for their commitment to strengthening the health |
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care system in the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 28, 2017, as Texas Pharmacy |
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Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those participating |
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sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable event. |