[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 57 (Thursday, May 11, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E806]
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                          NATIONAL NURSES WEEK

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 11, 2006

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the work of 
America's 2.9 million registered nurses and recognize National Nurses 
Week, which is celebrated annually May 6-12 throughout the United 
States. The purpose of National Nurses Week is to raise public 
awareness of the value of nursing and to help educate the public about 
the vital roles registered nurses play in meeting the health care needs 
of the American people.
  America's nurses comprise our nation's largest health care 
profession. They continue to meet the different, emerging, and 
challenging health care needs of the American population in a wide 
range of settings. Nurses enhance both primary and preventive health 
care and are an indispensable component in the safety and quality of 
care of hospitalized patients.
  It is my honor to recognize registered nurses who care for all of us. 
Today, we celebrate registered nursing's accomplishments and efforts to 
improve our health care system and show our appreciation for the 
nation's registered nurses not just during this week, but at every 
opportunity throughout the year.

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