[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5916]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE NURSES AT SOUTH NASSAU COMMUNITIES HOSPITAL FOR 
                          NATIONAL NURSES WEEK

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 24, 2013

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask that we 
acknowledge the significant contributions nurses make to our society on 
a daily basis. This year, the week of May 6th is National Nurses Week. 
During this week, we are asked to pause and recognize the courageous 
men and women who serve our communities as nurses. The American Nurses 
Association has designated this week to honor nurses and incorporate 
one of the most famous nurses, Florence Nightingale, in the ceremony as 
well.
   I would like to draw special attention to the nurses at South Nassau 
Communities Hospital. The men and women of South Nassau Communities 
Hospital show a consistent dedication to ensuring and improving the 
health of their community. For over 80 years, these men and women have 
worked diligently to improve the lives of Long Islanders. The tradition 
passed down throughout the years was exemplified by the selfless 
efforts of the nurses at the hospital during Superstorm Sandy. I was 
inspired by their efforts in assisting people of Long Island gravely 
affected by Sandy. They rose to the occasion without hesitation or 
complaint providing care to people in their time of great need. And 
they did so without expecting any expectation of glory.
   These men and women exemplify the great values of America on a daily 
basis. They set an excellent standard for each of us to live up to. I 
wanted to take this moment to honor them and thank them. We do not say 
it often enough to our public servants, but without the men and women 
of the nursing profession, America would be a much different place. The 
care provided by the nurses at Nassau South Communities hospital is 
vital to the life of Long Island. I want to take this opportunity to 
thank them for everything they do for our neighbors and communities.

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