IV 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1291 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 22, 2010 Mr. Arcuri submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 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

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.