H.R. No. 316 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Nurses Association and other nursing organizations are gathering in Austin on February 28, 2023, for Nurse Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, Approximately 400,000 certified nursing assistants, licensed vocational nurses, registered nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses care for Texans each day in hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, and other settings, and their work is vital to the quality of health care in the state; and WHEREAS, Nurses have bravely served on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic and protected the health of Texans, often putting their own safety in jeopardy; and WHEREAS, Nurses are consistently rated by the Gallup Poll each year as the highest-ranked professionals for honesty and ethical standards, and across the profession, they share a mission for promoting excellence in patient care, both at the bedside and in the public arena; and WHEREAS, Through their deep commitment to the health and well-being of their patients and their advocacy on behalf of quality health care, Texas 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 88th Texas Legislature hereby recognize February 28, 2023, as Nurse Day at the State Capitol and commend all nurses for their invaluable service to the Lone Star State. Howard Oliverson ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 316 was adopted by the House on February 28, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House