WHEREAS, medical and treatment decisions for the citizens of North Carolina often depend upon timely and accurate test results; and
WHEREAS, the practice of modern medicine at the standards we now enjoy would be impossible without the scientific tests performed daily in medical laboratories; and
WHEREAS, those laboratory professionals, including pathologists, medical laboratory scientists, cytotechnologists, histotechnologists, medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and histologic technicians are highly trained specialists who perform and evaluate laboratory tests to detect and diagnose disease, and monitor treatment; and
WHEREAS, dedicated clinical laboratory science practitioners maintain the highest standards and continually work to improve the quality of laboratory services; and
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to demonstrate the critical role of laboratory professionals in the response to a public health emergency; and
WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina commends medical laboratory professionals for their significant contributions to the health and wellness of our state;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY COOPER, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim April 24 – 30, 2022, as “MEDICAL LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS WEEK” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.