HR 9013

1	House Resolution
2	A resolution commending the osteopathic physicians of this
3	state and designating April 13, 2011, as "Osteopathic
4	Medicine Day" in the State of Florida.
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6	WHEREAS, there are currently more than 70,000 osteopathic
7	physicians in the United States and more than 4,000 osteopathic
8	physicians practicing in Florida, and
9	WHEREAS, osteopathic physicians provide health care
10	services that account for approximately 76 million patient
11	visits in this country each year, and
12	WHEREAS, this state has three accredited osteopathic
13	hospitals, two osteopathic medical colleges, and the third
14	largest osteopathic physician population in the United States,
15	and
16	WHEREAS, osteopathic physicians provide comprehensive
17	medical care, including preventive medicine, diagnoses, and the
18	appropriate use of drugs, surgery, manipulation, and hospital
19	referrals, NOW, THEREFORE,
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21	Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
22	Florida:
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24	That the House of Representatives commends the osteopathic
25	physicians of this state for their contributions to the health
26	and welfare of the residents of this state and designates April
27	13, 2011, as "Osteopathic Medicine Day" in the State of Florida.

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