79R10573 JHS-D

By:  Laubenberg                                                   H.R. No. 867



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Nursing Students' Association 
are visiting the State Capitol on this day to recognize the hard 
work and commitment of the Lone Star State's nursing faculty, and it 
is a pleasure to welcome these dedicated students and to join them 
in honoring their teachers; and
	WHEREAS, Each year, thousands of nursing students from across 
the nation depend on the knowledge and experience of faculty 
members to guide them in their development as they transition from 
the role of interested student to that of seasoned professional, 
and the approximately 1,700 individuals who compose this state's 
nursing faculty may indeed take great pride in this important work; 
and
	WHEREAS, These talented educators contribute to the success 
of their students by ensuring that they are adequately prepared for 
the challenges that lie ahead and by instilling in them a keen 
awareness of their ethical and professional responsibilities; and
	WHEREAS, People around the globe rely on the care and 
expertise of nurses during times of illness, treatment, 
convalescence, and wellness, and the members of the state's nursing 
faculty are helping to ensure that those who choose to make nursing 
their life's work will bring to their professional endeavors the 
skill, compassion, and dedication their profession demands; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize March 23, 2005, as Texas Nursing 
Students' Association Day at the State Capitol and honor the 
members of the nursing faculty of Texas for their contributions to 
the nursing profession; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Texas Nursing Students' Association as an 
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.