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Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Introduces Legislation In Honor of National Nurses Week

05/08/12

Washington, DC- (Tuesday, May 8, 2012) – Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement today from the House Floor:

“National Nurses Week is dedicated to acknowledging the hard work, patience, and service that our nurses provide.  As the first registered nurse in Congress, I know first-hand how important healthcare professionals are in enhancing our daily lives. That is why I introduced H. Res. 644  to support the ideals and goals of National Nurses Week. Nurses need recognition for their hard work all year long.

For the 12th time in 13 years, nursing ranked first in a Gallup survey for honesty and ethical standards in 2011. While our country shifts towards a nationwide focus on prevention and promotion, I believe it is the nurses who should stand at the forefront of this reformation.  Nurses save lives, provide critical care, and advocate on behalf of their patients 52 weeks a year; they deserve more than one week of recognition for their tireless work in healthcare. This week, remember to thank a nurse for the admirable and selfless contributions they make to the community.”

The Resolution was introduced with large bi-partisan support, including 62 original cosponsors.

National Nurses Week is a week for Americans to recognize nurses. It ends each year on May 12th, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing.  The resolution surrounding National Nurses Week is sponsored by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).

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U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. She is also the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas  that includes Downtown Dallas, Fair Park, Oak Lawn, Turtle Creek,Old East Dallas, Pleasant Grove, & South Oak Cliff; all of Balch Springs, DeSoto, Hutchins, Lancaster & Wilmer and parts of Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Ferris, Glenn Heights and Ovilla