THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY SOLOBAY AND CUTLER, OCTOBER 6, 2009

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, OCTOBER 6, 2009  

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing the week of November 8 through 14, 2009, as

"National Radiologic Technology Week" in Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, Radiology involves many areas of medicine and

physics; and

WHEREAS, The production of ionizing radiation and its safe

diagnostic and therapeutic use are the basis of the profession;

and

WHEREAS, Since its discovery in 1885 by Wilhelm Conrad

Roentgen, remarkable advancements in medical imaging have

occurred with the passing of each decade; and

WHEREAS, The diagnostic ultrasound entered the imaging arena

in the 1960s and was soon followed by Computerized Axial

Tomography (CAT scans) in the 1970s and Magnetic Resonance

Imaging (MRI) and Digital Radiography (DR) in the 1980s; and

WHEREAS, The 1990s were highlighted by advancements in

angiographic and interventional procedures and mammography,

along with the development of Picture Archiving and

Communication Systems (PACS) within radiology departments; and

WHEREAS, While medical benefits of ionizing radiation are

indisputable, the controlled use of radiation is also equally

important due to medical X-rays constituting the largest source

of manmade ionizing radiation; and

WHEREAS, Radiographers have a responsibility in reducing

radiation dosage to patients and personnel; and

WHEREAS, Imaging professionals must complete prescribed

academic courses, obtain clinical skills and pass the national

certification examination given by the American Registry of

Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for qualifying imaging at the

least possible exposure to be achieved; and

WHEREAS, The number of radiological technologists in

Pennsylvania exceeds 13,000 ARRT primary certifications and

totals over 18,000 certifications which include both primary and

advanced standing status; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the

week of November 8 through 14, 2009, as "National Radiologic

Technology Week" in Pennsylvania.