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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The practice of music therapy has been effectively |
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used to promote healing and enhance the physical, mental, and |
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emotional well-being of countless individuals; and |
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WHEREAS, A clinical, evidence-based discipline, music |
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therapy is defined as the application of music by an accredited |
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professional for the purpose of achieving therapeutic goals; music |
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therapy is used to treat persons of all ages and abilities in a |
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variety of settings, and it is shown to be a safe and cost-effective |
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method of health care due to its capacity to address multiple |
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patient concerns without the need for medication; and |
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WHEREAS, Research has found music therapy to be successful in |
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helping patients with Alzheimer's disease to improve their |
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cognitive functioning, children with autism to better communicate, |
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and victims of stroke to regain their speech and mobility; |
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moreover, music intervention has been a valuable tool for many |
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clients in controlling chronic pain and managing anxiety and |
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depression; and |
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WHEREAS, More than 40,000 Texans receive services from music |
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therapists each year; certified practitioners must complete a |
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degree in music therapy at a college or university approved by the |
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American Music Therapy Association and are credentialed by the |
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Certification Board for Music Therapists; and |
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WHEREAS, Degrees in music therapy are offered at a number of |
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institutions of higher learning in Texas, and many graduates of |
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these institutions go on to become contractors and operate small |
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businesses that contribute to the economies of their community and |
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state; and |
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WHEREAS, Texans from all walks of life have benefited |
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immeasurably from the techniques used by skilled music therapists, |
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and it is a privilege to join in commending them for the innovative |
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services they provide; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 3, 2015, as Music Therapy Day |
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in Texas and extend sincere best wishes to music therapists across |
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the Lone Star State for success with their important work. |