Surgical Technologists Week
By the Governor of the State of Alabama
A Proclamation
September 01, 2009

WHEREAS, the profession of surgical technology was initially developed during World War II when there arose a critical need for assistance in the performing of surgical procedures; and

WHEREAS, from this need, surgical technology has grown to meet the continual demand for well educated, highly skilled and versatile individuals to assist in the delivery of the highest quality of patient care; and

WHEREAS, the Association of Surgical Technologists was officially incorporated as a nonprofit, educational association in 1969; and

WHEREAS, the Association’s foremost goals center around ensuring that surgical technologists, through accredited surgical technology programs, certification and continuing education requirements, continue to administer high quality care to the surgical patient; and

WHEREAS, surgical technologists are recognized as integral members of the surgical team, working closely with the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and in alliance with the registered nurse, delivering direct patient care before and during the operative procedure:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bob Riley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim September 20 through September 26, 2009, as

Surgical Technologists Week

in the State of Alabama.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 1st day of September 2009.

Governor Bob Riley