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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, For over 60 years, surgical technology has grown 
3to meet the ever-increasing demand for well-educated, highly 
4skilled, and versatile surgical technologists; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Surgical technologists are entrusted with the 
6lives and well-being of patients and provide a critical 
7service during surgical procedures; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Over 100,000 surgical technologists nationwide 
9are an integral part of surgical teams committed to providing 
10the highest quality of surgical care to patients; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Surgical technologists are responsible for the 
12application of sterile and aseptic technique in the operating 
13room, ensuring that equipment functions properly and 
14facilitating safe and effective conduct during invasive 
15surgical procedures; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Surgical technologists strive to prevent 
17life-threatening surgical site infections and maximize patient 
18safety; and
 
19    WHEREAS, Certified surgical technologists graduate from an 
20accredited program and receive certification conferred by the 
 
 
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2based upon passage of the national examination; and
 
3    WHEREAS, The surgical technologist's motto, "Aeger Primo", 
4meaning "the patient first", reflects total commitment to 
5patient safety and advocacy; therefore, be it
 
6    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
7HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
8we declare September 15 through 21, 2024 as Surgical 
9Technologists Week in the State of Illinois; and be it further
 
10    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
11presented to the Illinois State Assembly of the Association of 
12Surgical Technologists as a symbol of our respect and esteem.