82R27452 JBA-D By: Simpson H.R. No. 1963 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, During National Nursing Home Week, which is taking place May 8-14, 2011, member nursing homes of both the Texas and American Health Care Associations are sponsoring events focused on this year's theme of "Fulfilling the Promise"; and WHEREAS, One such facility is the Highland Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Longview; dedicated to providing the best possible care to residents, the staff at Highland Pines includes doctors, nurses, physical therapists, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, medical social workers, and certified nursing assistants; and WHEREAS, Those individuals now residing at Highland Pines and at other nursing homes across the state and nation have contributed immeasurably to the success and growth of their communities, and they, along with the skilled professionals who care for them, are deserving of our respect and appreciation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor the residents and staff of the Highland Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on the occasion of National Nursing Home Week and encourage all Texans to visit or volunteer at a local nursing home; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Highland Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.