SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 446

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Texas Nurses Association and welcome the registered and vocational nurses visiting the Capitol in honor of Nurse Day 2011; and

WHEREAS, Thousands of registered and vocational nurses care for Texans every day in hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, and other settings, and they are vital to the quality of health care provided in our state; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1907 by a group of 19 nurses, the Texas Nurses Association is the oldest professional nursing association in the state; its members represent all segments of the nursing profession and come from every setting where nursing is practiced; and

WHEREAS, The Texas Nurses Association continues to uphold its mission to move the nursing profession forward through leadership, advocacy, and innovation, and its members share a common purpose of advancing excellence in nursing; and

WHEREAS, Texas nurses deserve our respect, praise, and admiration for their commitment to bringing quality care to the citizens of this state; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby proclaim March 8, 2011, Nurse Day at the Capitol and commend all nurses for their invaluable service; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of Nurse Day 2011 at the Capitol.

Nelson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 7, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate