[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 60 (Thursday, May 5, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E828]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING NURSES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND METROPOLITAN REGION

                                 ______
                                 

                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 5, 2011

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of 
Representatives to join me in recognizing nurses in the District of 
Columbia and the metropolitan region during the celebration of National 
Nurses Week, May 6-12, 2011.
  Nurses make up the largest percentage of the healthcare workforce. 
Washington, DC has the largest concentration of registered nurses. In 
addition to registered nurses, there are clinical nurse specialists, 
nurse anesthetists, nurse-midwives, nurse practitioners, and other 
nurses, who serve patients in our hospitals, community health clinics, 
doctor's offices, nursing homes, private homes, public and private 
schools, local and federal government agencies, and private businesses.
  Nurses are often patients' primary point of contact, giving nurses 
the opportunity to get to know patients and their families. Nurses gain 
patients' trust and are essential to providing high-quality healthcare. 
Each year, we rightfully celebrate nurses during National Nurses Week 
for their contributions to patients in particular and to the healthcare 
system in general.
  As a cosponsor of H. Res. 83, a resolution recognizing National 
Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2011, I applaud the nursing 
professionals who serve the residents of the District of Columbia and 
the metropolitan region for their continued commitment to patient care. 
I ask the House to join me in applauding nurses in the District of 
Columbia, the metropolitan region, and the Nation.

                          ____________________