SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 81
         WHEREAS, Mindi Andes, a nursing professional at Baylor
  Scott and White The Heart Hospital - Denton, was named one of the
  25 Outstanding Texas Nurses for 2022 by the Texas Nurses
  Association; and
 
         WHEREAS, This prestigious award recognizes registered
  nurses across the state who have distinguished themselves as
  resourceful and innovative frontline heroes during an
  unprecedented public health crisis while helping to ensure a
  culture of compassionate care at the institutions they serve; and
 
         WHEREAS, Ms. Andes was honored for her exemplary efforts
  in her educator position, which included converting her
  hospital's annual nursing competency assessments into an online
  system; the upgrade enabled nurses to complete their
  competencies much more quickly than they had in previous years,
  and she is now assisting other facilities in implementing a
  similar process; and
 
         WHEREAS, The Outstanding Texas Nurses award brings
  well-deserved recognition to individuals who have gone above and
  beyond to serve their patients and their communities, and it is a
  privilege to join in commending Mindi Andes for her exceptional
  contributions to her profession; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby congratulate Mindi Andes on her selection as
  one of the Texas Nurses Association 25 Outstanding Texas Nurses
  for 2022 and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
  success in her important work; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Andes as an expression of high regard from the
  Texas Senate.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on January 24, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate