Florida Senate - 2014                            (NP)    SR 1716
       
       
        
       By Senator Sobel
       
       
       
       
       
       33-02608-14                                           20141716__
    1                          Senate Resolution                        
    2         A resolution commending the osteopathic physicians of
    3         this state and recognizing April 9, 2014, as
    4         “Osteopathic Medicine Day” in Florida.
    5  
    6         WHEREAS, there are currently more than 70,000 osteopathic
    7  physicians in the United States, and
    8         WHEREAS, osteopathic physicians provide health care
    9  services that account for more than 76 million patient visits
   10  nationwide each year, and
   11         WHEREAS, this state has three accredited osteopathic
   12  hospitals, two osteopathic medical colleges, and the third
   13  largest osteopathic physician population in the nation, and
   14         WHEREAS, osteopathic manipulation of the musculoskeletal
   15  system is a viable and proven technique for many diagnoses and
   16  treatments and provides an alternative to many drug therapies,
   17  and
   18         WHEREAS, osteopathic physicians provide comprehensive
   19  medical care, including preventive medicine, medical diagnosis,
   20  and the appropriate balance of drugs, surgery, manipulation, and
   21  hospital referrals, and contribute greatly to the health and
   22  welfare of the residents of this state, NOW, THEREFORE,
   23  
   24  Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:
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   26         That the osteopathic physicians of this state are commended
   27  and April 9, 2014, is recognized as “Osteopathic Medicine Day”
   28  in Florida.