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HR 1466: Nurses Day at the state capitol; March 11, 2026; recognize

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House Resolution 1466

By: Representatives Davis of the 87th, O’Steen of the 169th, Reeves of the 99th, Newton of the 127th, Scott of the 76th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing March 11, 2026, as Nurses Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the over 170,000 registered nurses in Georgia comprise the state's largest healthcare profession and are vital to the medical well-being of our citizens; and

WHEREAS, professional nursing has proven to be and indispensable component for safe, high quality care of hospitalized patients; and

WHEREAS, professional nurses are also vital to outpatient care of patients, and the renewed emphasis on access to primary and preventative care in recent years will require better utilization of our states registered nursing resources; and

WHEREAS, the aging of the American Population, increased reduction of healthcare options in rural settings and growth of home healthcare services have led to a greater than ever demand for registered nursing services , and more qualified registered nurses will be needed in the future to meet the increasingly complex needs of health care consumers in Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Nurses Association supports and advocates the many ways in which registered nurses of all levels of education and training strive to provide safe and high quality patient care and map out ways to improve our healthcare system.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize March 11, 2026, as Nurses Day at the state capitol and commend the men and women of our nursing workforce their strength, leadership, and courage in their willingness to find meaning in something greater than themselves. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.