[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 56 (Wednesday, April 28, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E693]
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    RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF KENTUCKY NURSES AND THE AMERICAN NURSES 
             ASSOCIATION IN HONOR OF NATIONAL NURSE'S WEEK

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                          HON. ANNE M. NORTHUP

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 28, 2004

  Mrs. NORTHUP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a tireless 
group of Kentuckians who exhibit incredible dedication to serving 
others in my home state and throughout the country. Nurses are at the 
forefront of the healthcare system, working day in and day out to 
provide quality care to every patient in settings from the hospital 
emergency room, to the battlefield, and to the bed of a nursing home. 
The American Nurses Association and the Kentucky Nurses Association 
have declared May 6 through May 12, 2004 Kentucky Nurses' Week, and I 
encourage all Kentuckians to join with me in honoring the nursing 
profession.
  America boasts many men and women in the nursing profession who 
proudly represent all races, religions and creeds in a variety of 
settings. They are the personal hand and comforting voice of the 
healthcare system, and I'm sure we can all remember a time when a 
nurse's kind words or gentle smile provided reassurance. Every year, 
the Kentucky Nurses Association recognizes over three hundred nurses 
for their excellence in service. I wholeheartedly support these efforts 
to recognize the unsung heroes of the medical community.
  This year's theme, ``Nurses: Your Voice, Your Health, Your Life,'' 
personifies the commitment to service so evident in the nursing 
profession. With a wide variety of responsibilities, nurses are always 
prepared to offer the best possible health care to their patients. They 
are there to help the sick to get better and to make sure the healthy 
stay that way. I am proud to call attention to all of the nurses in our 
Kentucky community and hope you will join with me in celebrating the 
tireless efforts of these angels of mercy.

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