Bill Text: TX HCR99 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing May 6-12, 2023, as Nurses Week in Texas.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-13 - Signed by the Governor [HCR99 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HCR99-Introduced.html

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88R21160 BPG-D
By: Craddick H.C.R. No. 99

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The observance of Nurses Week from May 6 through 12,
2023, provides a special opportunity to recognize the vital role
these accomplished medical professionals play in our society; and
WHEREAS, In the United States, nursing is the largest segment
of the health professions, and nurses perform indispensable
functions in a wide range of settings and across the health care
continuum; in Texas alone, hundreds of thousands of nurses work
tirelessly to meet the evolving needs of a growing and diverse
population; and
WHEREAS, Nursing balances compassion and respect for human
dignity with skilled clinical practice and critical thinking;
adhering to the highest professional standards, nurses bring an
unwavering commitment to the well-being of their patients,
especially the most vulnerable, and they serve as trusted advocates
in order to ensure the highest quality of care for all; and
WHEREAS, The American Nurses Association gives voice to the
concerns of its members, and it is committed to expanding access to
primary and preventive health care, which will require better
utilization of all of our nation's nursing resources; in the coming
years, the demand for nursing services is expected to rise
dramatically due to the aging of the American population, the
expansion of life-sustaining technologies, and the rapid growth of
home health care services; and
WHEREAS, The ANA and its affiliate, the Texas Nurses
Association, have designated the entire month of May as Nurses
Month; the event's 2023 theme, "You Make a Difference," highlights
both the great worth of nurses' customary contributions and the
immense role they have played in saving lives and caring for their
fellow Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Every day, the expertise, dedication, and hard work
of nurses across the Lone Star State greatly benefit countless
Texans, and Nurses Week provides a welcome occasion to honor these
outstanding professionals; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby recognize May 6-12, 2023, as Nurses Week in Texas and extend
deep appreciation to the state's nurses for the diligence and skill
they bring to their challenging vocation.