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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Georgetown is home to highly skilled nurse practitioners with advanced medical
education and clinical training; and
WHEREAS, these dedicated professionals provide high-quality, personalized health care to our
citizens and their expertise and hard work are critical to the well-being of our community; and
WHEREAS, among their many duties, nurse practitioners perform and interpret diagnostic
tests, diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions, and prescribe medications and other
treatments.
WHEREAS, in addition to clinical services, nurse practitioners help patients make smarter
health and lifestyle choices, focusing on disease prevention and health education and counseling;
and
WHEREAS, nurse practitioners work under rules and regulations enforced by the Texas Board
of Nursing and are valued members of Texas’ health care community; and
WHEREAS, to raise awareness of nurse practitioners’ role in modern health care, a public
awareness campaign will be conducted throughout the Lone Star State during a week in November.
NOW, THEREFORE, I DALE ROSS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS,
DO HEREBY PROCLAIM NOVEMBER 9 – 15, 2014 AS
NURSE PRACTITIONER WEEK