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AN ACT
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relating to designating the week that includes the third Saturday |
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in October as Veterinary Technician Week. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter E, Chapter 662, Government Code, is |
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amended by adding Section 662.157 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 662.157. VETERINARY TECHNICIAN WEEK. The week that |
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includes the third Saturday in October is Veterinary Technician |
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Week in recognition of the critical role veterinary technicians |
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play in the day-to-day functions of veterinary practices and for |
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their vital role in preserving animal health and welfare. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019. |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.B. No. 2471 was passed by the House on April |
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26, 2019, by the following vote: Yeas 137, Nays 2, 2 present, not |
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voting. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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I certify that H.B. No. 2471 was passed by the Senate on May |
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10, 2019, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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APPROVED: _____________________ |
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Governor |