88R7130 EME-D
 
  By: Springer S.R. No. 81
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Mindi Andes, a nursing professional at Baylor Scott
  and White The Heart Hospital - Denton, was named one of the 25
  Outstanding Texas Nurses for 2022 by the Texas Nurses Association;
  and
         WHEREAS, This prestigious award recognizes registered nurses
  across the state who have distinguished themselves as resourceful
  and innovative frontline heroes during an unprecedented public
  health crisis while helping to ensure a culture of compassionate
  care at the institutions they serve; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Andes was honored for her exemplary efforts in
  her educator position, which included converting her hospital's
  annual nursing competency assessments into an online system; the
  upgrade enabled nurses to complete their competencies much more
  quickly than they had in previous years, and she is now assisting
  other facilities in implementing a similar process; and
         WHEREAS, The Outstanding Texas Nurses award brings
  well-deserved recognition to individuals who have gone above and
  beyond to serve their patients and their communities, and it is a
  privilege to join in commending Mindi Andes for her exceptional
  contributions to her profession; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
  hereby congratulate Mindi Andes on her selection as one of the Texas
  Nurses Association 25 Outstanding Texas Nurses for 2022 and extend
  to her sincere best wishes for continued success in her important
  work; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Andes as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  Senate.