[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 314 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 314

     Designating the week beginning October 2, 1994, as ``Chemical 
                       Dependency Nurses Week''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 1, 1994

  Mr. Greenwood introduced the following joint resolution; which was 
       referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
     Designating the week beginning October 2, 1994, as ``Chemical 
                       Dependency Nurses Week''.

Whereas reform of the health care system is in the forefront of current policy 
        debates, and health care providers are a vital component of the Nation's 
        health care system;
Whereas alcoholism is the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States, after 
        heart disease and cancer;
Whereas the Drug Abuse Warning Network reports that drug-related hospital 
        emergency room visits increased by 10 percent nationwide between 1991 
        and 1992;
Whereas specific skills in the identification, treatment, and follow-up care of 
        chemically dependent individuals are vital in planning and providing 
        high quality health care for chemically dependent individuals;
Whereas certification in the specialty of chemical dependency nursing enhances 
        the knowledge, qualifications, and other aspects of professional growth 
        of chemical dependency nurses;
Whereas chemical dependency nursing meets the standards and professional 
        concerns of the relevant professions and professional organizations;
Whereas chemical dependency nurses across the country treat patients, keep 
        informed about new developments in the field of chemical dependency 
        nursing, and continue their educations regarding appropriate treatment 
        of chemically dependent individuals; and
Whereas chemical dependency nurses continually demonstrate a commitment to and 
        expertise in the delivery of care to chemically dependent individuals: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning 
October 2, 1994, is designated as ``Chemical Dependency Nurses Week'', 
and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
calling on the people of the United States to observe the week with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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