H.R. No. 1761
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Registered nurses constitute the largest health
care profession in the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, As licensed medical providers, registered nurses
are trained to work in a wide range of settings to meet the diverse
and emerging health care needs of their patients; over the course of
the COVID-19 pandemic, they served on the front lines at hospitals
and other facilities to care for the most severely ill patients, at
times putting their own health and safety at risk to carry out their
vital work; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Nurses Association, the oldest and largest
nursing association in the state, represents the interests of
professional nurses; the organization is charting a new course for
the future of health care in our state by advocating for improved
access to care and better utilization of nursing resources; and
WHEREAS, Professional nurses play an indispensable role as
caregivers, patient advocates, and leaders in our state's health
care system, and the observance of Nurses Month provides a welcome
opportunity to honor their immeasurable contributions; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 2023 as Nurses Month and commend
all nurses for their invaluable service to the Lone Star State.
Klick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1761 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House