[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 382 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 382

  Designating September 11, 1994, as ``National Neonatal Nurses Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 22, 1994

Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas (for herself, Ms. Waters, Mrs. Mink, 
Mr. Walsh, Mr. LaFalce, Mrs. Meek, Ms. Pelosi, Mr. Flake, Mr. Emerson, 
    Mr. Barrett of Wisconsin, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Klein, Mr. Scott, Mr. 
  Hilliard, Mr. Pete Geren of Texas, Mr. Blackwell, Mr. Sanders, Mr. 
  Fingerhut, Mr. Jefferson, and Mr. Dellums) introduced the following 
 joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Post Office 
                         and and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Designating September 11, 1994, as ``National Neonatal Nurses Day''.

Whereas neonatal nursing has made remarkable progress in infant health care 
        during the past 25 years;
Whereas neonatal nurses serve the needs of many people and function as central 
        figures in the coordination of care among individuals such as the sick 
        newborn, the parents, the physicians, and all other allied health 
        professionals;
Whereas the capabilities of neonatal nurses have expanded to acquire special 
        expertise and sophistication in caring for newborns;
Whereas advanced practice in neonatal nursing has led to the development of the 
        neonatal nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, transport nurse, 
        case manager, discharge planner, staff educator, parent educator, unit 
        administrator, clinic manager, and follow-up care coordinator;
Whereas the National Association of Neonatal Nurses was established to serve the 
        professional growth and education needs of neonatal nurses nationwide;
Whereas the National Association of Neonatal Nurses has held its annual meeting 
        on or about September 11 since 1984; and
Whereas recognition is due to all of the neonatal nurses in the Nation who give 
        their care, time, and expertise to the benefit of mankind, thus 
        preserving life through quality health care: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That September 11, 1994, is 
designated as ``National Neonatal Nurses Day'', and the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate 
programs, ceremonies, and activities.

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