Bill Text: TX SCR21 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Introduced
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Bill Title: Designating March 10 as Histotechnology Professionals Day for a 10-year period beginning in 2021.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-06-18 - Signed by the Governor [SCR21 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-SCR21-Introduced.html
Bill Title: Designating March 10 as Histotechnology Professionals Day for a 10-year period beginning in 2021.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-06-18 - Signed by the Governor [SCR21 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-SCR21-Introduced.html
87R342 BK-D | ||
By: Schwertner | S.C.R. No. 21 |
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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. |