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Senate Resolution

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A resolution commending the osteopathic physicians of this

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state and recognizing April 9, 2008, as "Osteopathic

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Medicine Day."

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     WHEREAS, osteopathic physicians provide health care services

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that account for more than 100 million patient visits in this

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country each year, and

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     WHEREAS, this state has eight accredited osteopathic

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hospitals, two osteopathic medical colleges, and the third

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largest osteopathic physician population in the United States,

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and

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     WHEREAS, osteopathic manipulation of the musculoskeletal

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system is a viable and proven technique for many diagnoses and

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treatments and provides an alternative to many drug therapies,

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and

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     WHEREAS, osteopathic physicians provide comprehensive

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medical care, including preventive medicine, diagnoses, and the

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appropriate use of drugs, surgery, manipulation, and hospital

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referrals, NOW, THEREFORE,

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Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:

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     That the Florida Senate commends the osteopathic physicians

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of this state for their contributions to the health and welfare

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of the residents of this state and recognizes April 9, 2008, as

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"Osteopathic Medicine Day."