Bill Text: TX HCR35 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: Designating March 10 as Histotechnology Professionals Day for a 10-year period beginning in 2021.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-03-11 - Referred to Public Health [HCR35 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-HCR35-Introduced.html
| 87R342 BK-D | ||
| By: Leman | H.C.R. No. 35 | |
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| WHEREAS, Histotechnology Professionals Day, which is | ||
| observed on March 10, provides an opportunity to educate the public | ||
| about the field of histotechnology and to give recognition to the | ||
| vital contributions of histologists; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Histotechnology is the science of detecting tissue | ||
| abnormalities that indicate diseases such as cancer; | ||
| histotechnicians are specialized laboratory workers who employ a | ||
| chemical staining process to help distinguish tissue structures, | ||
| while histotechnologists additionally perform more complex | ||
| procedures, such as electron microscopy and enzyme histochemistry, | ||
| to ensure the most accurate diagnosis possible for the patient; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Working in histology requires excellent | ||
| problem-solving skills, astute attention to detail, and an ability | ||
| to function well under pressure; histotechnology professionals | ||
| must skillfully apply sophisticated laboratory techniques for | ||
| diagnostic and research purposes, which have significant | ||
| implications for the medical field and for the people it serves; | ||
| these individuals are dedicated to maintaining high standards of | ||
| practice, while continuously honing their expertise through | ||
| lifelong education and credentialing; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Histotechnology Professionals Day acknowledges the | ||
| integral role that the men and women of this field play in the | ||
| effective diagnosis and treatment of patients, and their service to | ||
| our state is indeed deserving of special commendation; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas | ||
| hereby designate March 10 as Histotechnology Professionals Day; | ||
| and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section | ||
| 391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect | ||
| until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally | ||
| passed by the legislature. | ||
