79R4578 KO-D
By: Orr H.C.R. No. 45
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Texas is fortunate to have nearly 10,000 advanced
practice nurses dedicated to improving the health and well-being of
citizens across the state; and
WHEREAS, These professionals have been represented since
1991 by the Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice, which was
founded for the purpose of creating a legal and regulatory climate
in which advanced practice nurses may use their full potential to
provide excellent, cost-effective health care; and
WHEREAS, Advanced practice nurses serve in a variety of
capacities, and among those currently practicing in Texas are more
than 350 certified nurse midwives, 1,400 clinical nurse
specialists, 2,600 certified registered nurse anesthetists, and,
making up the largest and most visible group in the profession,
5,500 nurse practitioners; and
WHEREAS, One outstanding family nurse practitioner, Tim
Flynn, has attended to the health care needs of legislators and
Capitol Complex employees with exceptional skill and dedication
since his appointment as Capitol Nurse in 1992; and
WHEREAS, All 150 members of the Texas House of
Representatives and 31 members of the Texas Senate, along with
numerous statewide elected officials and staff members, would like
to take this opportunity to recognize "Nurse Tim," as he is
affectionately called, for the quality health care that he provides
to elected officials and their staffs, as well as to recognize all
advanced practice nurses for the commendable service they provide
to the people of Texas; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas
express its appreciation to Tim Flynn and to the advanced practice
nurses of Texas by hereby proclaiming February 7, 2005, as Tim Flynn
Day and Advanced Practice Nurses Day at the Capitol; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Flynn and for the Coalition for Nurses in Advanced
Practice as an expression of high regard by the Texas Legislature.