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A MEMORIAL
DESIGNATING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2007, AS "DENTAL HYGIENISTS
DAY" IN NEW MEXICO.
WHEREAS, oral health is vital to the total wellness of
the people of New Mexico; and
WHEREAS, dental hygienists are licensed oral health care
professionals dedicated to promoting the highest quality oral
health care for the citizens of New Mexico; and
WHEREAS, dental hygienists voluntarily give their time
and effort to provide educational and preventive oral health
care services to special needs groups, including the elderly,
the disabled, the underprivileged and children; and
WHEREAS, these services are essential in the dental
office, public health facilities, nursing homes and schools
to provide the best possible oral health care for all
citizens; and
WHEREAS, dental hygienists in New Mexico are recognized
nationwide for their professional autonomy, self-regulation,
collaborative practice model and initiatives in providing
access to oral health care services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE
STATE OF NEW MEXICO that Friday, February 9, 2007, be
proclaimed "dental hygienists day" in New Mexico; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be