SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 314

WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists are gathering in Austin on February 28, 2017, to commemorate Texas Anesthesiologists Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, A component of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the Texas organization was founded in 1936; it works to promote and support the medical specialty of anesthesiology, and its 3,300 members across the state benefit greatly from its continuing education programs and annual meetings; and

WHEREAS, Through a network of committees, the society allows members to participate in and make recommendations on numerous issues that are relevant to the profession, including scientific, administrative, and educational concerns; and

WHEREAS, Always emphasizing patient safety and care, the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists makes invaluable contributions to the health and well-being of Texans, and it indeed merits special recognition and praise; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby recognize February 28, 2017, as Texas Anesthesiologists Day at the State Capitol and commend the men and women of the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists for their important work; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Bettencourt

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 27, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate