SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 201

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join citizens from around the state in celebrating February 26, 2019, as Texas Pharmacy Day at the Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Pharmacists are true champions of health care, and they are committed to the health and well-being of their patients; in addition to ensuring that customers are properly advised on their medications, they serve as a primary point of contact between health care systems and more than 62 million Americans; and

WHEREAS, Local pharmacists ensure that patients have access to affordable, life-saving medications in rural areas across Texas and the nation; often, pharmacists serve as leaders in their communities, and they build lasting relationships with customers through shared experiences at church, school, and community functions; and

WHEREAS, On February 26, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students from across the state are visiting Austin and the State Capitol; it is an excellent opportunity to recognize the pharmacy profession and to thank Texas pharmacists for their valued contributions to quality health care in our state; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend pharmacists throughout the state for their dedication to the patients they serve and extend to the visiting delegation best wishes for a memorable Texas Pharmacy Day at the Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a memento of this special day.

Kolkhorst

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 14, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate