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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Sickle Cell Association of Houston hosted its |
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2nd Annual Sickle Cell Chronic Disease Symposium on April 22, 2017; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Under the leadership of board members Quannecia |
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McCruse, Dr. Harinder Juneja, Tonya Prince, and Dr. Vivian |
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Sheehan, the Sickle Cell Association of Houston is dedicated to |
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increasing public awareness of sickle cell disease, a rare genetic |
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blood disorder, and to providing resources for affected |
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individuals; and |
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WHEREAS, The 2017 symposium brought together medical leaders |
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in an effort to foster collaborations and bridge gaps in knowledge |
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and health care practices for sickle cell disease; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of the Sickle Cell Association of |
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Houston have demonstrated a strong commitment to improving the |
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quality of life for residents living with sickle cell anemia, and |
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their vital work is indeed worthy of recognition; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the Sickle Cell Association of |
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Houston's 2nd Annual Sickle Cell Chronic Disease Symposium and |
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extend to its organizers and participants sincere best wishes for |
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the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |