88R7130 EME-D
By: Springer S.R. No. 81
R E S O L U T I O N
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 88th Texas 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 by the Texas
Senate.