Bill Text: TX SR352 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing February 23, 2011, as Texas Dental Association Day at the State Capitol.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 2)

Status: (Passed) 2011-02-23 - Reported enrolled [SR352 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR352-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 352
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
recognizing February 23, 2011, as Texas Dental Association Day;
and
WHEREAS, The Texas Dental Association has more than 7,700
members and is the third-largest state dental association in the
United States; it represents the oral health care providers in
our state and advocates the highest standards for the profession;
and
WHEREAS, The association was chartered on May 17, 1871; the
association's Texas Dental Journal was first published in 1883
and is the oldest continuously operating dental periodical in the
Western Hemisphere; following a study by the association on the
regulation of dental practice in Texas, the first law regulating
dental practice was passed by the Texas Legislature in 1889; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the association is to be the "Voice
of Dentistry in Texas" and to promote high-quality oral health
care for all Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Dental Association for
advocating the highest standards of dental care for the citizens
of this state and welcome representatives as they celebrate Texas
Dental Association Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Huffman, Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate