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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy |
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students from across the state are gathering in Austin on |
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February 28, 2023, in celebration of Texas Pharmacy Day at the |
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State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, The history of the pharmacy profession in Texas |
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dates back to the 17th century, when Spanish explorers and |
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missionaries dispensed medicines and learned about Native |
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American remedies; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, pharmacists often serve as the primary |
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point of contact with the health care system for tens of millions |
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of Americans, and they play an increasingly important role in |
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counseling patients on the safe and effective use of prescription |
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medications; during the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacists have |
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provided access to testing, treatment, and vaccination, services |
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that have helped to save countless lives and to limit the spread |
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of the virus in their communities; and |
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WHEREAS, Pharmacists work to provide affordable, |
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lifesaving medications in rural areas across Texas and the United |
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States; these valued members of the community live and work |
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alongside patients as neighbors, friends, and community leaders |
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in addition to their role as medical providers; such lasting |
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relationships build trust and confidence, making pharmacists |
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better able to serve as a resource when questions and concerns |
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arise; and |
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WHEREAS, Champions on the front lines of health care, |
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pharmacists contribute immeasurably to the health and well-being |
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of their fellow Texans, and it is truly a pleasure to recognize |
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the members of this vital profession for their commitment to the |
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quality of life in their communities; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize February 28, 2023, as Texas |
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Pharmacy Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those |
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participating sincere best wishes for an informative and |
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enjoyable event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an |
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expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |