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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 723 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 723

Congratulating the American College of Emergency Physicians on its 50th 
                              anniversary.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           December 11, 2018

    Mr. Reed (for himself and Mr. Cassidy) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION

 
Congratulating the American College of Emergency Physicians on its 50th 
                              anniversary.

Whereas the American College of Emergency Physicians is the oldest and largest 
        national medical specialty organization representing physicians who 
        practice emergency medicine;
Whereas the American College of Emergency Physicians was founded in 1968 in 
        Lansing, Michigan by 8 physicians and has grown to represent more than 
        37,000 members belonging to 53 chapters, including 1 chapter in each 
        State, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia and 
        the Government Services Chapter that represents emergency physicians 
        employed by branches of the military and other Government agencies;
Whereas emergency physicians treat more than 141,000,000 patients each year;
Whereas ``Anyone, Anything, Anytime'' is the approach of emergency physicians 
        who provide diagnosis and treatment services in the health care system 
        24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year;
Whereas emergency physicians are critical to the ability of the United States to 
        respond to disasters and mass casualty events;
Whereas quick thinking and smart decisions by emergency physicians can save many 
        lives every year;
Whereas emergency physicians are leaders in defining, evaluating, and improving 
        quality emergency care, focusing on individual patients while advocating 
        for the wellness of society as a whole;
Whereas emergency medicine was recognized in 1979 by the American Board of 
        Medical Specialties as the 23rd medical specialty in the United States;
Whereas the American College of Emergency Physicians is a leading continuing 
        education source for emergency physicians and a primary information 
        resource on developments in the specialty of emergency medicine; and
Whereas the development of physicians specializing in emergency care has 
        contributed greatly to the health and well-being of all the people of 
        the United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the American College of Emergency 
        Physicians on its 50th anniversary;
            (2) recognizes the accomplishments and contributions 
        emergency physicians have made to advance the health care 
        system in the United States; and
            (3) reaffirms the value of emergency medicine and the vital 
        role that emergency physicians serve in ensuring the health and 
        well-being of their patients.
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