HR1466: HR1466 Nurses Day at the state capitol; March 11, 2026; recognize

26 LC 129 1271 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.1 WHEREAS, the over 170,000 registered nurses in Georgia comprise t h e s t a t e ' s l a r g e s t2 healthcare profession and are vital to the medical well-being of our citizens; and3 WHEREAS, professional nursing has proven to be and indispensabl e component for safe,4 high quality care of hospitalized patients; and 5 WHEREAS, professional nurses are also vital to outpatient care of patients, and the renewed6 emphasis on access to primary and preventative care in recent y ears will require better7 utilization of our states registered nursing resources; and8 WHEREAS, the aging of the American Population, increased reduction of healthcare options9 in rural settings and growth of home healthcare services have l ed 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 and 13 H. R. 1466 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1271 WHEREAS, the Georgia Nurses Association supports and advocates the many ways in14 which registered nurses of all levels of education and training strive to provide safe and high15 quality patient care and map out ways to improve our healthcare system.16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that17 the members of this body recognize March 11, 2026, as Nurses Day at the state capitol and18 commend the men and women of our nursing workforce their streng th, 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. 1466 - 2 -