SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 81
WHEREAS, Mindi Andes, a nursing professional at Baylor
Scott and White The Heart Hospital - Denton, was named one of the
25 Outstanding Texas Nurses for 2022 by the Texas Nurses
Association; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award recognizes registered
nurses across the state who have distinguished themselves as
resourceful and innovative frontline heroes during an
unprecedented public health crisis while helping to ensure a
culture of compassionate care at the institutions they serve; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Andes was honored for her exemplary efforts
in her educator position, which included converting her
hospital's annual nursing competency assessments into an online
system; the upgrade enabled nurses to complete their
competencies much more quickly than they had in previous years,
and she is now assisting other facilities in implementing a
similar process; and
WHEREAS, The Outstanding Texas Nurses award brings
well-deserved recognition to individuals who have gone above and
beyond to serve their patients and their communities, and it is a
privilege to join in commending Mindi Andes for her exceptional
contributions to her profession; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Mindi Andes on her selection as
one of the Texas Nurses Association 25 Outstanding Texas Nurses
for 2022 and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
success in her important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Ms. Andes as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Springer
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 24, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate