SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 475
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Texas Board of Nursing on the occasion of its 100th
anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Board of Nursing was created on March
13, 1909, when Governor Thomas Mitchell Campbell signed into law
the Nurses Registration Act of 1909; known at the time as the
Board of Nurse Examiners, this dedicated agency has for 100 years
worked to maintain public trust in the nursing profession; and
WHEREAS, From its early days, when 222 applications for
nurse registration were approved at the first regular meeting of
the five-member board, until today, with more than 200,000
registered nurses in our state, the Texas Board of Nursing has
held fast to its mission of ensuring that each person holding a
license as a nurse in the State of Texas is competent to practice
safely; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the Texas Board of
Nursing has played a vital role in providing leadership for the
nursing profession; among its many initiatives have been
education programs for advanced nurse practitioners and the
adoption of the National Council Licensure Examination for
Registered Nurses for entry-level nurses; and
WHEREAS, Nurses are the second-largest group of licensed
professionals in the nation, and one of the most respected; the
Texas Board of Nursing is truly deserving of recognition for its
dedication to quality and professionalism; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Board of Nursing on its
legacy of stewardship of the nursing profession and extend best
wishes for a memorable 100th anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the board as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 19, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate