[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 144 (Wednesday, October 15, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2043]
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  RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE NURSES 
                              ASSOCIATION

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                         HON. JOSEPH M. HOEFFEL

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 15, 2003

  Mr. HOEFFEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Pennsylvania 
State Nurses Association (PSNA) which is celebrating its 100th 
anniversary on October 17, 2003.
  PSNA first met in 1903 with the purpose of supporting Pennsylvania's 
nurses, and the association quickly worked to establish standards of 
licensure and education. In its 100 years of service, PSNA has 
transitioned from a graduate nurses association to a union and finally 
to a professional organization representing all registered nurses. 
Through its responses to changing times PSNA has shaped the nursing 
profession. In its early days, PSNA advocated for the profession and 
for women. During times of national crisis the organization has 
provided support to those who needed it. In the days after the tragic 
events of September 11th PSNA coordinated volunteers willing to provide 
nursing care to the victims of the terrorist attacks.
  Registered Nurses play a vital role in the delivery of quality and 
effective healthcare. PSNA continues to take a leading role in a 
changing industry. I congratulate the Pennsylvania State Nurses 
Association on its 100 years of service and support to Pennsylvania's 
Registered Nurses, and wish them many more years of continued success.

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