HomeMy WebLinkAboutNurses Week_5.6.2010P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, nurses share core values, standards of practice and a
commitment to improving the health and well-being of their patients; and
WHEREAS, the depth and breadth of the nursing profession meets the
different and emerging healthcare needs of the American population in a wide
range of settings; and
WHEREAS, the American Nurses Association, as the voice for nurses of
this country, is working to chart a course for a healthy nation that relies on
increasing delivery of primary and preventative health care; and
WHEREAS, the knowledge and understanding that nurses demonstrate is
vital to the quality care they provide; and
WHEREAS, St. David’s Georgetown Hospital wishes to pay special tribute
to nurses working at the hospital; and
WHEREAS, the Georgetown City Council wishes to pay special tribute to
all nurses living and working in the Georgetown community and extend our
sincere appreciation for their ongoing dedication and commitment to the
profession.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE GARVER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, do hereby proclaim MAY 6-12, 2010 as
NURSES WEEK
In Georgetown, Texas