WHEREAS, the health of the citizens of Idaho is a major concern and responsibility of all health care professionals serving them; and

        WHEREAS, the majority of all people seeking medical care receive at least one form of medical imaging; and

        WHEREAS, professionals in medical imaging are nationally registered radiologic (x-ray) technologists and are formally educated to perform radiographs (x-rays), MRIs, CT scans, ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine, cardiovascular and/or interventional radiology, and radiation therapy; and

        WHEREAS, qualified practitioners who specialize in the use of medical radiation and imaging technology to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease share a commitment to bringing the people of Idaho a safer, more compassionate environment now and in the future; and

        WHEREAS, professionals in radiologic sciences are dedicated to the highest standards of professionalism, and are committed to maintaining and improving this through education, lifelong learning, credentialing and personal commitment; and

        WHEREAS, November 4-10, 2007, has been designated National Radiologic Technology Week® to focus on the safe medical radiation environment provided through the skilled and conscientious efforts of radiologic technologists;

        NOW, THEREFORE, I, C.L. “BUTCH” OTTER, Governor of the State of Idaho, do hereby proclaim the month of November 4-10, 2007 to be

IDAHO RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY WEEK

and urge all of our citizens to recognize this event and participate in its observance.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Idaho at Boise, Idaho, on this 26th day of October in the year of our Lord two-thousand and seven and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred thirty-second and of the Statehood of Idaho the one hundred eighteenth.

BEN YSURSA
SECRETARY OF STATE