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| 2026 -- H 7102 Enacted 01/15/2026 |
| H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N |
| COMMEMORATING SEPTEMBER 21ST THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2025, AS "NATIONAL SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND |
Introduced By: Representatives Noret, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Ajello, Fellela, Tanzi, Fogarty, McNamara, and Bennett |
| Date Introduced: January 15, 2026 |
| WHEREAS, National Surgical Technologists Week is celebrated annually during the |
| third week of September, in honor of the essential role that surgical technologists play in ensuring |
| patient safety and supporting surgeons during surgeries; and |
| WHEREAS, The Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) is a national, nonprofit |
| organization representing over 80,000 surgical technologists across the country who hold the |
| Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential. These professionals are vital members of the |
| healthcare team, serving as the surgeon's co-pilot and ensuring the operating room runs smoothly; |
| and |
| WHEREAS, Surgical technologists provide indispensable support during surgeries by |
| preparing instruments and supplies, maintaining the sterile field, and ensuring that every member |
| of the surgical team adheres to aseptic and sterile techniques. Their vigilance and expertise are |
| crucial to the safety and success of every surgical procedure; and |
| WHEREAS, National Surgical Technologists Week offers an opportunity to recognize |
| and celebrate these dedicated professionals for their commitment to patient safety and their |
| contributions to the healthcare system; and |
| WHEREAS, The tireless work of surgical technologists allows surgeries to be conducted |
| efficiently and safely, which is especially critical in the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare. |
| They are a vital part of surgical teams in hospitals and healthcare facilities across Rhode Island |
| and the nation; and |
| WHEREAS, Surgical technologists embody the highest standards of professionalism and |
| skill, working diligently to keep patients safe and ensuring that surgical procedures are performed |
| in the most optimal conditions; now, therefore be it |
| RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby |
| commemorates September 21st through September 27th, 2025, as "National Surgical |
| Technologists Week" in recognition of the important role surgical technologists play in |
| healthcare, and urges all citizens of the state to join in expressing appreciation for their hard work |
| and dedication to patient care; and be it further |
| RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to |
| transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the Association of Surgical Technologists and |
| the Rhode Island Department of Health. |
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