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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 183
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WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Renal Coalition and the Kidney |
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Alliance of Texas are visiting Austin on February 12, 2019, to |
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participateinRitaL.LittlefieldKidneyDayattheState |
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Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, This biennial event was established in 1997 by |
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Rita Littlefield, a founding member of the Texas Renal Coalition |
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and the Kidney Alliance of Texas, who has worked tirelessly for |
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more than three decades in behalf of kidney patients; in the |
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drive to raise awareness of a significant medical issue, the |
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gathering unites patients, health care providers, and |
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organizations, including the National Kidney Foundation, Texas |
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Kidney Foundation, South Plains Kidney Foundation, and State |
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Association of Medical Professionals; and |
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WHEREAS, Although kidney disease is a serious and rapidly |
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growing health problem, many Texans remain unaware that they are |
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at risk; left undetected, chronic kidney disease can lead to |
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premature death from heart disease or other complications, or to |
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kidney failure, requiring dialysis or a transplant to sustain |
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life; early detection and management can prevent or slow the |
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progression of chronic kidney disease and decrease health care |
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expenditures associated with the treatment of advanced kidney |
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disease; and |
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WHEREAS, Many medical professionals, organizations, and |
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volunteers in the state are committed to ensuring the highest |
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quality of care for kidney patients; the Texas Renal Coalition |
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contributes significantly to this mission as it monitors health |
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policies for dialysis and transplant patients, offers education |
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programs to improve public awareness about the disease, and acts |
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as a clearinghouse for information related to legislative |
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issues; and |
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WHEREAS, Benefiting from the dedication and leadership of |
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Rita Littlefield, the Texas Renal Coalition, the Kidney Alliance |
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of Texas, and their associates have made a positive difference in |
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the lives of innumerable Texans, and it is most fitting to |
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recognize Ms. Littlefield and these organizations for their |
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achievements; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize February 12, 2019, as Rita |
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L. Littlefield Kidney Day at the State Capitol and extend to all |
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those participating sincere best wishes for a productive and |
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memorable event. |
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Menéndez |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 12, 2019. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |