HR 9001

1	House Resolution
2	A resolution commending the osteopathic physicians of this
3	state and designating April 15, 2009, as "Osteopathic
4	Medicine Day."
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6	WHEREAS, osteopathic physicians provide health care
7	services that account for more than 59 million patient visits in
8	this country each year, and
9	WHEREAS, this state has four accredited osteopathic
10	hospitals, two osteopathic medical colleges, and the third
11	largest osteopathic physician population in the United States,
12	and
13	WHEREAS, osteopathic physicians provide comprehensive
14	medical care, including preventive medicine, diagnoses, and the
15	appropriate use of drugs, surgery, manipulation, and hospital
16	referrals, NOW, THEREFORE,
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18	Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
19	Florida:
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21	That the House of Representatives commends the osteopathic
22	physicians of this state for their contributions to the health
23	and welfare of the residents of this state and designates April
24	15, 2009, as "Osteopathic Medicine Day."

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