TITLE: Recognizing May 2023 as Nurses Month.

SUMMARY: Recognizing May 2023 as Nurses Month.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join registered nurses across the state in celebrating May of 2023 as Nurses Month; and WHEREAS, Registered nurses constitute the state's largest health care profession and provide daily care to Texans in hospitals, nursing homes, home health care situations, and countless other settings, including on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Nurses Association champion increased access to health care, improved utilization of state resources, and excellence in patient treatment; these registered nurses set the standard of care in Texas and work diligently to meet the emerging health care needs of the state's population; and WHEREAS, Nurses advocate on behalf of their patients in multiple arenas, from bedside care to public policy, and they have earned the lasting respect, admiration, and appreciation of all Texans for bringing the highest quality of care to the residents of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby recognize May of 2023 as Nurses Month and commend all nurses on their invaluable service to the State of Texas; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of Nurses Month. Campbell President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 12, 2023.