S.Res. 72 — Agreed to in Senate

III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 72 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 7, 2013 Mr. Harkin (for himself and Mr. Grassley) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To observe the contributions of the American Chiropractic Association and to recognize the 50th anniversary of the founding of the organization. Whereas the chiropractic profession is a holistic, wellness-oriented healing art founded in the United States; Whereas doctors of chiropractic are licensed to serve as primary care, portal-of-entry healthcare providers in all 50 of the United States; Whereas doctors of chiropractic have broad diagnostic skills and are trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary, and lifestyle counseling, reaffirming their role as providers trained in wellness and prevention; Whereas it is estimated that approximately 22,000,000 Americans annually seek care from a doctor of chiropractic for a range of health conditions; Whereas due to the popularity of chiropractic care for the treating a range of spinal-related maladies including back and neck pain which are widespread throughout our society, the chiropractic profession serves as a critically important part of America’s health delivery system; Whereas Congress has recognized the value and contributions of the chiropractic profession by enacting several provisions of law aimed at integrating chiropractic care into the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense health care system; Whereas the American Chiropractic Association serves as the chiropractic profession’s premier leadership and professional organization nationally; Whereas the American Chiropractic Association has established a well-deserved reputation for upholding and promoting the highest ethical and professional standards for the practice of chiropractic care; Whereas the American Chiropractic Association is committed to excellence in chiropractic education, including continuing education; Whereas the American Chiropractic Association seeks to promote timely access to health care, including the promotion of wellness and disease prevention; Whereas the American Chiropractic Association is a vocal advocate of evidence-based medicine and the delivery of effective health care services based on scientific research; and Whereas 2013 is the 50th anniversary of the founding of the American Chiropractic Association: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate recognizes the many important contributions of the American Chiropractic Association to the welfare of both the chiropractic profession and our the health delivery system of the United States and recognizes the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the Association.