Resolution 94-26
RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION OF mE CITY COUNCIL OF mE CITY OF WYLIE
DESIGNATING mE WEEK OF OcrOBER 23 AS TEXAS PHARMACY
WEEK IN WYLIE
WHEREAS, the need for efficient, cost-effective health care is of primary importance
to all citizens of our community, and
WHEREAS, prescription and non-prescription medication is recognized as a vital
element in effective health care, and
WHEREAS, nearly two billion prescriptions are dispensed annually with one of three
Americans receiving no information about these medicines before they take them, and
WHEREAS, due primarily to a lack of information on the part of patients,
approximately one-half of all prescriptions are used incorrectly, contributing to prolonged
illness, avoidable side effects, unnecessary hospitalizations, and even death, and
WHEREAS, the local pharmacist of our community are the recognized professionals
who specialize in the proper use of medications, and
WHEREAS, these professionals are dedicated to increasing communication about
prescription medicines thereby improving the health of all Texans, including those in the City
of Wylie,
NOW, mEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wylie,
that October 23-29, 1994 is hereby declared Texas Pharmacy Week in Wylie, and call upon
all citizens of our community to observe this important week by conferring with their
pharmacist concerning the proper use of all medicines prescribed to them.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY mE CITY COUNCIL, of the City of Wylie
on this 11th day of October, 1994.
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