By Capelo H.R. No. 462 77R8787 JKB-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On this day, registered nurses, licensed vocational 1-2 nurses, and nursing students have come to Austin to commemorate 1-3 Nurse's Day at the State Capitol, and the Texas House of 1-4 Representatives is proud to welcome these dedicated health care 1-5 providers; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Demonstrating the commitment and tireless spirit of 1-7 the individuals who choose this difficult but critical profession, 1-8 nurses from more than 20 organizations affiliated with the Nursing 1-9 Legislative Agenda Coalition are represented today; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Currently, 125,000 registered nurses and 70,000 1-11 licensed vocational nurses staff hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, 1-12 and home health agencies throughout the state, and the compassion 1-13 and high ideals of these commendable individuals has made nursing 1-14 one of our most trusted professions; and 1-15 WHEREAS, In recent years, Texas has seen a shortage of nurses 1-16 that is predicted to worsen over the next decade; this shortage 1-17 makes the student nurses, who represent the future of this 1-18 honorable profession, an especially valuable resource for this 1-19 state; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Enhancing the health and well-being of their fellow 1-21 Texans is truly a noble calling, and it is a privilege to honor the 1-22 nurses of Texas; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby acknowledge March 7, 2001, as Nurse's Day at the 2-1 State Capitol and extend to all those participating in the event 2-2 sincere best wishes for a memorable visit to Austin; and, be it 2-3 further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for the member organizations of the Nursing Legislative 2-6 Agenda Coalition as an expression of high regard by the Texas House 2-7 of Representatives.