HR443 - Recognizing March 4, 2025, as Legislative Advocacy Day for the Texas Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy at the State Capitol.

      H.R. No. 443       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, A delegation from the Texas Society of   Gastroenterology and Endoscopy is visiting the State Capitol on   March 4, 2025, for the organization's Legislative Advocacy Day; and          WHEREAS, Founded in 1975, the Texas Society of   Gastroenterology and Endoscopy is made up of physicians and health   care professionals who are dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis,   and treatment of digestive diseases, including colorectal cancer;   the organization, which has more than 800 members, also provides   continuing medical education to physicians, advanced practice   providers, and nurses and advocates for policies that support   patient access to life-saving screenings, strengthen the health   care workforce, and advance innovations in gastroenterology; and          WHEREAS, March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month,   providing a fitting opportunity to recognize TSGE and highlight the   importance of screening, early detection, and prevention; while   colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related   deaths in the United States, it is one of the most preventable types   of cancer when caught early; Texas has made progress in increasing   access to screenings, but there is still work to be done to ensure   that all Texans, especially those in underserved communities, have   the opportunity to detect and prevent this disease; and          WHEREAS, The Texas Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy   is working to ensure that Texas remains a leader in digestive care   and cancer prevention, and its members should be commended for   their efforts to improve health care across the Lone Star State;   now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize March 4, 2025, as Legislative Advocacy   Day for the Texas Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy at the   State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation.     Oliverson     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 443 was adopted by the House on March   31, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House