A concurrent RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE APRIL 2025 AS "OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

 

Whereas, South Carolina's citizens rely on the effective utilization of healthcare resources for their health, well-being, and productivity. These resources include the expertise of licensed occupational therapists and certified occupational therapy assistants who facilitate functional independence and improve quality of life through therapeutic interventions; and

 

Whereas, occupational therapy plays a critical role in enabling individuals to live life to the fullest by enhancing their ability to perform meaningful activities and tasks after experiencing illness, injury, or disability; and

 

Whereas, occupational therapy services are accessible to South Carolina residents across a variety of settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, home health agencies, educational institutions, outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities, with interventions tailored to meet an individual's needs across the lifespan; and

 

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly greatly appreciate the hard work and dedication of occupational therapists as they contribute greatly to the health and wellbeing of South Carolina's citizens.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

 

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize April 2025 as "Occupational Therapy Month" in South Carolina.

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