Bill Text: TX HR316 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing February 28, 2023, as Nurse Day at the State Capitol.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2023-02-28 - Reported enrolled [HR316 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR316-Enrolled.html

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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
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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.
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Chief Clerk of the House