Bill Text: TX HR1980 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing the contributions of Scientific Sessions to cardiovascular science.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-05-10 - Reported enrolled [HR1980 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR1980-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 1980

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Scientific Sessions is the leading annual
cardiovascular meeting for basic, translational, clinical, and
population science in the United States today, and a number of the
event's participants are visiting the State Capitol on this day;
and
WHEREAS, Scientific Sessions was founded in 1925 by a small
group of visionary physicians from the American Heart Association;
the 2013 event is being held in Dallas, where AHA is headquartered,
from November 16 to 20 and is expected to attract more than 18,000
experts from over 100 countries, while more than 1.5 million
professionals will participate online; and
WHEREAS, Programming at Scientific Sessions focuses on the
most timely and significant advances in prevention, diagnosis, and
treatment of cardiovascular disease, and it encompasses a variety
of perspectives; over the course of five days, the conference
features more than 5,000 presentations and 4,000 abstract
presentations; attendees include 1,000 invited faculty members and
some 200 exhibitors showcasing the latest technology and resources;
and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, Scientific Sessions has
heralded numerous medical advancements while contributing
immeasurably to medical knowledge and improvements in patient care,
and the conference has provided vital support to the fight against
cardiovascular disease and stroke; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize Scientific Sessions for its
contributions to cardiovascular science and extend to all those
involved in the conference sincere best wishes for continued
success with their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Scientific Sessions as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Branch
Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira
Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr
Alonzo Gooden Otto
Alvarado Guerra Paddie
Anchia Guillen Parker
Anderson Gutierrez Patrick
Ashby Harless Perez
Aycock Harper-Brown Perry
Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips
Bohac Herrero Pickett
Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts
Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price
Branch Huberty Raney
Burkett Hughes Ratliff
Burnam Hunter Raymond
Button Isaac Reynolds
Callegari Johnson Riddle
Canales Kacal Ritter
Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis
Clardy King of Parker Rose
Coleman King of Taylor Sanford
Collier King of Zavala Schaefer
Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets
Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell
Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell
Creighton Krause Simmons
Crownover Kuempel Simpson
Dale Larson Smith
Darby Laubenberg Smithee
Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer
J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson
S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland
Deshotel Longoria Strama
Dukes Lozano Taylor
Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria
Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris
Elkins Martinez Toth
Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin
Farias McClendon Turner of Harris
Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant
Farrar Miles Villalba
Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal
Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
Frank Moody Walle
Frullo Morrison White
Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman
Giddings Murphy Wu
Goldman Naishtat Zedler
Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1980 was adopted by the House on May 9,
2013, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House