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To Recognize and Celebrate National Nurses Week and the Contributions of the Nurses to the City of Columbus.
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WHERAS, In 1993, the American Nurses Association declared May 6-12 as the national week to celebrate and elevate the nursing profession; and
WHEREAS, National Nurses Week is a time for everyone - individuals, employers, other health care professionals, community leaders, and nurses - to recognize the vast contributions and positive impact of America’s 4 million registered nurses. Each year, the celebration ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale's birthday; and
WHEREAS, The nursing profession has been supported and promoted by the American Nurses Association since 1896 to recognize the contributions that nurses and nursing make to the community; and
WHEREAS, The City of Columbus supports and encourages National Nurses Week recognition programs throughout the city and district nurses associations, other specialty nursing organizations, educational facilities, and independent health care companies and institutions; and
WHEREAS, During National Nurses Week, the City of Columbus would like to extend a special thanks to our nurses as they continue to provide the highest level of quality care to their patients, they deserve the special recognition for their vast contributions and the positive impact they make every day; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council recognizes and celebrates National Nurses Week and the contributions of the nurses to the City of Columbus.