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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Young people represent the future of our state, and |
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providing for the diverse needs of students in Texas schools is |
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critically important to ensuring that they receive an optimal |
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education; and |
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WHEREAS, Families deserve the peace of mind of knowing that |
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their children are fully cared for when they are at school, and for |
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more than 120 years, school nurses have played a key role in |
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ensuring the physical and mental health of students at the campuses |
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they serve; and |
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WHEREAS, School nurses are nursing professionals who are |
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committed to the health, well-being, academic achievement, and |
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lifelong success of students; working as members of school-based |
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teams, they address the home and community factors that impact |
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students' health, and they serve as liaisons to the school |
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community, families, and health care providers in order to promote |
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better health and wellness outcomes; and |
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WHEREAS, By providing access to care during a critical time |
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in a child's development, school nurses help support a learning |
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environment where students are empowered to reach their full |
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academic potential, and the observance of School Nurse Day on |
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May 10, 2023, serves as a fitting opportunity to acknowledge their |
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contributions to our state and nation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize May 10, 2023, as School Nurse Day and |
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extend sincere appreciation to the Texas School Nurses Organization |
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for its work to strengthen the practice of school nursing for the |
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benefit of schoolchildren throughout the state. |