SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 17
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the state's certified registered nurse anesthetists
  and to join them in celebrating January 24 through 30, 2021, as
  Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week in Texas; and
         WHEREAS, Certified registered nurse anesthetists are
  advanced practice registered nurses who play an essential role in
  our health care system; they are the sole anesthesia providers in
  the majority of rural Texas counties and the primary providers of
  anesthesia care to United States military personnel; and
         WHEREAS, Nurse anesthetists work across a broad spectrum
  of medical settings, and they administer anesthetics to millions
  of patients each year; their expertise is a vital part of care in
  traditional surgical environments and in a wide range of other
  medical facilities, including general practice offices and
  specialty clinics; and
         WHEREAS, Among the nation's most trusted health care
  professionals, nurse anesthetists are the first nursing
  specialty group to be accorded direct reimbursement rights by
  Medicare; and
         WHEREAS, Texas is home to nearly 5,000 nurse anesthetists
  who have devoted their careers to serving the citizens of the
  Lone Star State; it is truly fitting that a week be set aside to
  honor their many contributions to the health and well-being of
  Texans; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, hereby commend all those who serve as certified
  registered nurse anesthetists in Texas for the important role
  they play in the provision of quality health care and extend to
  them best wishes for a memorable Certified Registered Nurse
  Anesthetists Week in Texas; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
  honor of these dedicated health care specialists.
 
  Kolkhorst
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 9, 2021.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate