Rep. Segal offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 86.   

A resolution to declare May 12, 2011, as Nurses Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Nurses are trained professionals who are respected and revered for the difficult nature of their work; and

Whereas, Nurses are recognized globally for their commitment to safe quality care for the sick and injured; and

Whereas, Nursing is growing in popularity as a career choice because of its ability to support a 21^st century family; and

Whereas, Nurses are on the front lines fighting for safe patient care and safe nurse to patient ratios; and

Whereas, Nurses prevent the spread of communicable diseases by containing, controlling, and preventing outbreaks; and

Whereas, Nurses immunize our children to keep them healthy and to keep their immune systems strong; and

Whereas, Nurses in Michigan fight for the health and safety rights of the sick, the elderly, the young, the disabled, and the injured; and

Whereas, Under the leadership of the Michigan Nurses Association, registered nurses across Michigan are committed to enhancing and protecting the nursing profession on issues related to standards of practice; and

Whereas, The importance of legislative initiatives that move the agenda of nursing forward are key to the success of the profession in the future; and

Whereas, Nurses should be respected and promoted on a daily basis for the services and care they provide; and

Whereas, There is no time like the present to be energized about the future of nursing, especially here in Michigan; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 12, 2011 as Nurses Day in the state of Michigan. We honor of the work and dedication of nurses.