SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 446
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Texas Nurses Association and welcome the
registered and vocational nurses visiting the Capitol in honor of
Nurse Day 2011; and
WHEREAS, Thousands of registered and vocational nurses
care for Texans every day in hospitals, nursing homes, home
health agencies, and other settings, and they are vital to the
quality of health care provided in our state; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1907 by a group of 19 nurses, the Texas
Nurses Association is the oldest professional nursing
association in the state; its members represent all segments of
the nursing profession and come from every setting where nursing
is practiced; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Nurses Association continues to uphold
its mission to move the nursing profession forward through
leadership, advocacy, and innovation, and its members share a
common purpose of advancing excellence in nursing; and
WHEREAS, Texas nurses deserve our respect, praise, and
admiration for their commitment to bringing quality care to the
citizens of this state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby proclaim March 8, 2011, Nurse Day at the
Capitol and commend all nurses for their invaluable service; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of Nurse Day 2011 at the Capitol.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 7, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate