Reps. Terry Brown, Ball, Barnett, Booher, Lisa Brown, Byrnes, Caul, Constan, Crawford, Dean, Donigan, Durhal, Espinoza, Geiss, Gonzales, Green, Gregory, Hansen, Haugh, Rick Jones, Knollenberg, Kurtz, Lahti, LeBlanc, Leland, Lemmons, Liss, Lori, Marleau, Mayes, McDowell, Meadows, Neumann, Polidori, Opsommer, Roberts, Rogers, Slavens, Spade, Switalski, Tyler, Valentine and Warren offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 88.
A resolution recognizing the week of May 10-16, 2009, as Nursing Home Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Those citizens of Tuscola County and the entire state of Michigan that now reside in nursing homes have contributed immeasurably to the heritage, success and growth of our community; and
Whereas, Nursing home residents of any age or ability are themselves living history and a precious resource; and
Whereas, Member nursing homes of the American Health Care Association and the Health Care Association of Michigan are holding events in observance of Nursing Home Week guided by this year’s national theme of “Nurturing a Love that Lasts”; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body recognize May 10-16, 2009, as Nursing Home Week in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That we congratulate Tendercare Cass City and all members of the Health Care Association of Michigan and commend the organizations for the valuable role they play in providing for the well-being of the elderly and disabled people of the great state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge every citizen to honor the elderly and disabled residents of nursing homes by visiting or volunteering at a local nursing home to bring good cheer to the residents and appreciation to the staff who care for our most vulnerable citizens on our behalf; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Tendercare Cass City and the Health Care Association of Michigan.