[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1291 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1291

 Expressing support for designation of the week beginning May 9, 2010, 
                     as National Nursing Home Week.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 22, 2010

 Mr. Arcuri submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                  the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing support for designation of the week beginning May 9, 2010, 
                     as National Nursing Home Week.

Whereas more than 1,500,000 elderly and disabled individuals receive care daily 
        in the nearly 16,000 nursing facilities in the United States;
Whereas the annual celebration of National Nursing Home Week invites people in 
        communities nationwide to recognize nursing home residents and staff for 
        their contributions to their communities;
Whereas the theme for National Nursing Home Week in 2010 is ``Enriching Every 
        Day'', honoring those who are ``Enriching Every Day'' for others, thus 
        adding value to life and overcoming many of the infirmities of age and 
        disability;
Whereas nursing homes are intimate communities where acts of caring, kindness, 
        and respect are the norm;
Whereas the positive bond that naturally develops between patients and their 
        caregivers is established, patients experience not only better physical 
        care and healing, but also enrichment of the mind, heart, and spirit, 
        which is an affirmation of their value;
Whereas National Nursing Home Week recognizes the people who provide care to the 
        Nation's most vulnerable population; and
Whereas the week beginning May 9, 2010, would be an appropriate week to 
        designate as National Nursing Home Week: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of a National Nursing Home 
        Week;
            (2) recognizes that a majority of people in the United 
        States, because of social needs, disability, trauma, or 
        illness, will require long-term care services at some point in 
        their lives;
            (3) honors nursing home patients and the people who care 
        for them each day, including family members, volunteers, and 
        dedicated long-term care professionals, for their contributions 
        to their communities and the United States; and
            (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
        National Nursing Home Week with appropriate ceremonies and 
        activities.
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