[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 77 (Monday, May 16, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E703]
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                 IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL NURSES WEEK

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                             HON. ROD BLUM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 16, 2016

  Mr. BLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of National Nurses Week 
and to graciously thank the hardworking nurses residing and practicing 
in the First District of Iowa.
   Every day, nurses provide compassionate, quality care to patients 
across the country. As the largest workforce in the healthcare sector, 
nurses are often the first line of defense in prevention and treatment 
to patients. I am confident nurses will continue to do an admirable job 
promoting safe public health practices among the communities in the 
First District. From schools to hospitals to long term care, these 
hardworking men and women provide compassionate care to those in need.
   I urge my colleagues to continue to support nurses as they dedicate 
their lives to the well-being of others. Nurses deserve our recognition 
for their contributions to healthcare and I am proud to stand before 
you today and offer my thanks for their sacrifices.

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