88R29510 BK-D
 
  By: Klick H.R. No. 1761
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Registered nurses constitute the largest health
  care profession in the State of Texas; and
         WHEREAS, As licensed medical providers, registered nurses
  are trained to work in a wide range of settings to meet the diverse
  and emerging health care needs of their patients; over the course of
  the COVID-19 pandemic, they served on the front lines at hospitals
  and other facilities to care for the most severely ill patients, at
  times putting their own health and safety at risk to carry out their
  vital work; and
         WHEREAS, The Texas Nurses Association, the oldest and largest
  nursing association in the state, represents the interests of
  professional nurses; the organization is charting a new course for
  the future of health care in our state by advocating for improved
  access to care and better utilization of nursing resources; and
         WHEREAS, Professional nurses play an indispensable role as
  caregivers, patient advocates, and leaders in our state's health
  care system, and the observance of Nurses Month provides a welcome
  opportunity to honor their immeasurable contributions; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize May 2023 as Nurses Month and commend
  all nurses for their invaluable service to the Lone Star State.