Illinois HR 471: SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY WEEK

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HR0471LRB104 15263 ECR 28413 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, For over 60 years, surgical technology has grown 

3to meet the ever-increasing demand for well-educated, 

4highly-skilled, and versatile surgical technologists; and

5 WHEREAS, Surgical technologists are entrusted with the 

6lives and well-being of patients and provide a critical 

7service during surgical procedures; and

8 WHEREAS, Over 100,000 surgical technologists nationwide 

9are an integral part of the surgical team committed to 

10providing the highest quality of surgical care to patients; 

11and

12 WHEREAS, Surgical technologists are responsible for the 

13application of sterile and aseptic technique in the operating 

14room, ensuring that equipment functions properly and 

15facilitating safe and effective conduct during invasive 

16surgical procedure; and

17 WHEREAS, Surgical technologists strive to prevent 

18life-threatening surgical site infections and maximize patient 

19safety; and

20 WHEREAS, Certified surgical technologists graduate from an 

HR0471- 2 -LRB104 15263 ECR 28413 r

1accredited program and receive certification conferred by the 

2National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting 

3based upon passage of the national examination; and

4 WHEREAS, The surgical technologist's motto "Aeger Primo", 

5which means "the patient first", reflects total commitment to 

6patient safety and advocacy; therefore, be it

7 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 

8HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 

9we declare the week of September 21 through September 27, 2025 

10as Surgical Technology Week in the State of Illinois; and be it 

11further

12 RESOLVED, That we honor these dedicated healt