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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Chapter of the American College |
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of Physicians are gathering in Austin on February 19, 2025, for the |
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organization's Advocacy Leadership Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Dedicated to promoting quality health care for all |
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Texans, TXACP works to advance the field of internal medicine |
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through advocacy, education, and initiatives aimed at enhancing |
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patient care and medical standards in Texas; the organization |
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represents more than 8,000 physicians, residents, medical |
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students, and affiliate members and comprises two regions with |
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representative leadership throughout the state; and |
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WHEREAS, TXACP Services supports and improves the practice of |
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internal medicine by addressing the scientific, economic, social, |
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and political aspects of medicine to maintain the highest standards |
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of patient care; and |
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WHEREAS, The TXACP Foundation fosters knowledge and |
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philanthropy that enhances health care in Texas by promoting |
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initiatives such as the General Internal Medicine Statewide |
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Preceptorship Program, which encourages students to enter the field |
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of internal medicine and supports residents in educational and |
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scientific endeavors; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Chapter of the American College of |
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Physicians has rendered exceptional service to internal medicine |
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professionals across the state, and the organization's Advocacy |
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Leadership Day provides an important opportunity to connect with |
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fellow medical professionals, to learn about current legislative |
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issues impacting the field, and to engage with lawmakers about key |
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health care policies; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature |
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hereby recognize February 19, 2025, as the Texas Chapter of the |
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American College of Physicians Advocacy Leadership Day at the State |
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Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for TXACP as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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Senate. |