[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6676]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          NATIONAL NURSES WEEK

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                            HON. JOHN LEWIS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 9, 2013

  Mr. LEWIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize National Nurses 
Week. I am proud to honor the tireless work of the more than three 
million men and women who form the core of the American healthcare 
system.
  Nurses are at the forefront of patient care in our hospitals and 
clinics, our schools and workplaces, in the military, and throughout 
our communities. They handle the daunting responsibility of caring for 
millions of unique patients with unparalleled grace. From bedside care 
to university classrooms, nurses are the leaders in promoting and 
maintaining our Nation's health. As equal parts caretakers, advocates, 
researchers, and educators, nurses work selflessly to protect the 
safety and well-being of all Americans. They are truly some of our 
Nation's most devoted professionals.
  As our population ages, and our healthcare industry focuses 
increasingly on preventative care, the demand for nursing services will 
be greater than ever. We must do everything we can to support nursing 
students, and ensure that our healthcare system is able to meet growing 
patient needs for years to come.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring nurses across the 
country. We should all be tremendously grateful for their invaluable 
work, not just this week, but every day of the year.

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