IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 577 
Recognizing the Nation’s orthopedic industry for its continued legacy of 
innovation in providing devices that relieve the pain of, and restore 
mobility to, active duty armed servicemembers, veterans, and patients 
of all ages from all walks of life. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 23, 2009 
Mr. SOUDER (for himself, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. CARTER, Mr. PIERLUISI, and 
Mr. BURTON of Indiana) submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the Nation’s orthopedic industry for its contin-
ued legacy of innovation in providing devices that relieve 
the pain of, and restore mobility to, active duty armed 
servicemembers, veterans, and patients of all ages from 
all walks of life. 
Whereas the orthopedic industry has provided treatments for 
battlefield fractures and other musculoskeletal-related in-
juries for more than 100 years; 
Whereas devices provided by the orthopedic industry, such as 
hip and knee joint replacements, relieve pain and restore 
mobility for so many who have served the Nation honor-
ably; 
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•HRES 577 IH 
Whereas the orthopedic industry continues to research and 
develop innovative technologies to improve treatment of 
active duty armed servicemembers; 
Whereas the orthopedic industry brings together the clinical 
expertise of surgeons and the technical skills of bio-
medical engineers to generate innovation and advances in 
patient care; 
Whereas the orthopedic industry has developed and continues 
to develop effective and innovative treatments for the 
long-term effects of musculoskeletal disease and injury, 
including osteoarthritis and sports-related injuries, for 
patients of all ages; 
Whereas orthopedic medical devices now allow for less 
invasive surgical procedures that can lead to shorter hos-
pitalizations and a faster return to a healthy and produc-
tive lifestyle; 
Whereas the orthopedic industry is a growing high-technology 
industry primarily based in the United States, which 
makes an important contribution to the Nation’s balance 
of trade; 
Whereas the orthopedic industry employs more than 20,000 
Americans in largely well-paying, high value jobs; 
Whereas the orthopedic industry is also committed to sup-
porting the advancement of the orthopedic medical pro-
fession in order to treat patients of all ages, but particu-
larly the Nation’s aging population; 
Whereas the orthopedic industry supports public policies that 
recognize the value of medical innovation and help foster 
future innovation to treat unmet medical needs; and 
Whereas the orthopedic industry is a significant source of 
funding for research by the Nation’s universities and aca-
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demic medical centers into improved materials, proce-
dures, and devices: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors 
the Nation’s orthopedic industry for its continued legacy 
of innovation in providing devices that relieve the pain of, 
and 
restore 
mobility 
to, 
active 
duty 
armed 
servicemembers, veterans, and patients of all ages from 
all walks of life. 
Æ 
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