Bill Text: TX SR183 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing February 12, 2019, as Rita L. Littlefield Kidney Day.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-12 - Reported enrolled [SR183 Detail]
Download: Texas-2019-SR183-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Renal Coalition and the Kidney | ||
| Alliance of Texas are visiting Austin on February 12, 2019, to | ||
| participateinRitaL.LittlefieldKidneyDayattheState | ||
| Capitol; and | ||
| WHEREAS, This biennial event was established in 1997 by | ||
| Rita Littlefield, a founding member of the Texas Renal Coalition | ||
| and the Kidney Alliance of Texas, who has worked tirelessly for | ||
| more than three decades in behalf of kidney patients; in the | ||
| drive to raise awareness of a significant medical issue, the | ||
| gathering unites patients, health care providers, and | ||
| organizations, including the National Kidney Foundation, Texas | ||
| Kidney Foundation, South Plains Kidney Foundation, and State | ||
| Association of Medical Professionals; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Although kidney disease is a serious and rapidly | ||
| growing health problem, many Texans remain unaware that they are | ||
| at risk; left undetected, chronic kidney disease can lead to | ||
| premature death from heart disease or other complications, or to | ||
| kidney failure, requiring dialysis or a transplant to sustain | ||
| life; early detection and management can prevent or slow the | ||
| progression of chronic kidney disease and decrease health care | ||
| expenditures associated with the treatment of advanced kidney | ||
| disease; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Many medical professionals, organizations, and | ||
| volunteers in the state are committed to ensuring the highest | ||
| quality of care for kidney patients; the Texas Renal Coalition | ||
| contributes significantly to this mission as it monitors health | ||
| policies for dialysis and transplant patients, offers education | ||
| programs to improve public awareness about the disease, and acts | ||
| as a clearinghouse for information related to legislative | ||
| issues; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Benefiting from the dedication and leadership of | ||
| Rita Littlefield, the Texas Renal Coalition, the Kidney Alliance | ||
| of Texas, and their associates have made a positive difference in | ||
| the lives of innumerable Texans, and it is most fitting to | ||
| recognize Ms. Littlefield and these organizations for their | ||
| achievements; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th | ||
| Legislature, hereby recognize February 12, 2019, as Rita | ||
| L. Littlefield Kidney Day at the State Capitol and extend to all | ||
| those participating sincere best wishes for a productive and | ||
| memorable event. | ||
| Menéndez | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on February 12, 2019. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
