HR280: HR280 Nurses Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2025; recognize

25 LC 112 3070 House Resolution 280 By: Representatives Davis of the 87th, O’Steen of the 169th, Newton of the 127th, Schofield of the 63rd, Barnes of the 86th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Nurses Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the more than 170,000 registered nurses in Georgia represent the state's largest2 health care profession and are vital to the medical well-being of our citizens; and3 WHEREAS, professional nursing has proven to be an indispensable component of the safe,4 high quality care of hospitalized patients; and5 WHEREAS, professional nurses are also vital to the outpatient c are of patients, and the6 renewed emphasis on access to primary and preventative care in recent years will require7 better utilization of our state's registered nursing resources; and8 WHEREAS, the aging of the American population, further reduction of health care options9 in rural settings, and growth of home health care services have led to a greater than ever10 demand for registered nursing services, and more qualified registered nurses will be needed11 in the future to meet the increasingly complex needs of health care consumers in Georgia;12 and13 H. R. 280 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3070 WHEREAS, the Georgia Nurses Association supports and advocates for the many ways in14 which registered nurses of all levels of education and training strive to provide safe and high15 quality patient care and maps out ways to improve our health care system.16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that17 the members of this body recognize February 19, 2025, as Nurses Day at the state capitol and18 commend the men and women of our nursing workforce for their strength, leadership, and19 courage in their willingness to find meaning in something greater than themselves.20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized21 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the22 public and the press.23 H. R. 280 - 2 -