Bill Text: TX HR822 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing March 4, 2015, as Independent Pharmacists Day at the State Capitol.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-03-20 - Reported enrolled [HR822 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-HR822-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 822 |
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WHEREAS, Independent pharmacists play a vital role in our | ||
nation's health care system; and | ||
WHEREAS, Highly trained medical professionals, pharmacists | ||
have completed many years of advanced education in chemistry, | ||
biology, anatomy, and medicine; their expertise includes the uses, | ||
side effects, interactions, and contraindications of prescription | ||
and over-the-counter drugs; and | ||
WHEREAS, Pharmacists develop relationships of trust with | ||
their customers in order to ensure safety and to improve health | ||
outcomes; by monitoring patient histories, they can offer important | ||
advice to customers and their doctors, and they educate patients | ||
about such matters as the warning signs of allergic reactions or | ||
overdoses; and | ||
WHEREAS, Across Texas, independent pharmacists operate | ||
approximately 2,000 small businesses that contribute to the | ||
vibrancy of the local economy while expanding access to health | ||
care, and in some rural communities, the independent pharmacist may | ||
be the only medical professional readily available for | ||
consultation; and | ||
WHEREAS, Independent pharmacists are committed to improving | ||
access to affordable, high-quality health care, and their | ||
contributions have made a positive difference in the lives of | ||
innumerable Texans; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby recognize March 4, 2015, as Independent | ||
Pharmacists Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those | ||
participating in this event sincere best wishes for an informative | ||
and enjoyable visit. | ||
Sheffield | ||
Bell | ||
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Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 822 was adopted by the House on March | ||
12, 2015, by a non-record vote. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||