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.
Simpson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1963 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House