SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 237
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  join members of the Texas Nurses Association and other nursing
  organizations in celebrating Nurse Day at the State Capitol on
  February 28, 2023; 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, clinics, nursing homes, home health agencies,
  schools, and other settings, and their dedication and expertise
  are vital to the quality of health care in the state; and
 
         WHEREAS, Nurses bravely fought the COVID-19 pandemic and
  protected the health of Texans at great risk and often expense to
  their personal safety; and
 
         WHEREAS, Each year, the Gallup Poll rates nurses as the
  highest-ranked professionals with respect to honesty and ethical
  standards, and across the medical profession, they uphold a
  mission of promoting excellence in patient care, both at the
  bedside and in the public arena; and
 
         WHEREAS, Through their deep commitment to honor the health
  and well-being of their patients and their advocacy 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby recognize February 28, 2023, as Nurse Day at
  the State Capitol and commend all Texas nurses on their
  invaluable service to the Lone Star State; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Kolkhorst, Hughes
 
 
Alvarado Hancock Nichols
 
Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker
 
Birdwell Huffman Paxton
 
Blanco Johnson Perry
 
Campbell King Schwertner
 
Creighton LaMantia Sparks
 
Eckhardt Menéndez Springer
 
Flores Middleton West
 
Gutierrez Miles Whitmire
 
Hall Zaffirini
 
  Patrick, President of the Senate
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 28, 2023.
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate