84R9793 BPG-D
By: Howard H.R. No. 603
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Nurses Association, the
Licensed Vocational Nurses Association of Texas, and other nursing
organizations are visiting Austin on February 24, 2015, in
celebration of Nurse Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 210,000 registered nurses and 80,000
licensed vocational nurses care for Texans each day in hospitals,
nursing homes, home health agencies, and other settings; their work
is critical to the quality of health care in our state, and they
share a mission of promoting excellence in patient care; and
WHEREAS, Nurses advocate in behalf of their patients in
multiple arenas, including bedside and through public policy; the
members of this profession are consistently rated by the Gallup
Poll as highest in honesty and ethical standards; and
WHEREAS, Through their deep commitment to the health and
well-being of their patients, nurses have earned the lasting
respect, admiration, and appreciation of their fellow citizens;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 24, 2015, as Nurse Day at the
State Capitol and commend all nurses for their dedicated endeavors.