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2023 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 24
BY REPRESENTATIVE DUSTIN MILLER
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To recognize April 19, 2023, as Nurses Day and May 6 through May 12, 2023, as National
Nurses Week in Louisiana.
WHEREAS, over sixty-six thousand registered nurses are actively licensed in
Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, nursing is the largest segment of healthcare professions in Louisiana
and the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Gallup Poll ranked nursing as the most ethical and trusted profession
for the past twenty-one consecutive years; and
WHEREAS, the registered nursing profession is well-suited to meet the diverse and
emerging healthcare needs of the American population in a wide range of settings; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana State Nurses Association, as the voice of registered nurses
in our state, continues to work to foster high standards for the practice of professional
nursing and to advocate for quality health care for all citizens of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the demand for registered nursing services will continue to grow as the
American population ages, new health challenges emerge, and innovations in health care
expand; and
WHEREAS, safe, cost-effective, and high-quality healthcare services provided by
registered nurses will be an increasingly important component of the nation's healthcare
delivery system; and
WHEREAS, since 1993, National Nurses Week has been celebrated annually from
May 6, which is National Nurses Day, through May 12, which is the birthday of Florence
Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing; and
WHEREAS, in 2023, the American Nurses Association theme for National Nurses
Week is "You Make a Difference"; and
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WHEREAS, registered nurses make a difference by influencing and shaping health
policy decisions that ensure all Americans have access to high-quality, affordable healthcare
coverage.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
recognize April 19, 2023, as Nurses Day and May 6 through May 12, 2023, as National
Nurses Week in Louisiana and does hereby encourage the residents of Louisiana to join in
honoring the registered nurses who provide quality care to the citizens of this state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express
its support for the inclusion of nurses in discussions of health policy at all levels where
policy decisions are made.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
executive director of the Louisiana State Nurses Association.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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