[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 80 (Wednesday, May 11, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H4811]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          NATIONAL NURSES WEEK

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the men 
and women in the nursing profession today.
  This week is National Nurses Week. Every year from May 6 through May 
12 we celebrate the work and contribution nurses make in the healthcare 
field. National Nurses Week ends on Florence Nightingale's birthday, 
the founder of modern-day nursing.
  Prior to serving Congress, I spent nearly three decades in the 
healthcare profession. There I worked closely with nurses and saw 
firsthand the care and the compassion that they showed their patients.
  Nursing is a science and an art, reserved for those who are the most 
caring, giving, and passionate about helping others. Nurses help their 
patients and families with comfort, compassion, guidance, and care.
  Mr. Speaker, we should always thank our nurses for their hard work 
and dedication. Please join me in recognizing the nursing community 
this week. We should be grateful for their commitment to caring for 
others, especially during these trying times.

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