17-nursing-home-weekPROCLAMATION NO. 2005-17
WHEREAS Understanding and interest in the long-term health care system has become
increasingly important due to the growing number of elderly and disabled; and
WHEREAS Elderly persons continue to maintain their independence and lead active, meaningful lives as resident at Green Acres of Huntsville; and
WHEREAS Long-term care providers are dedicated to providing quality care and educating citizens in Huntsville about the quality of long-term care available; and
WHEREAS The American Health Care Association and Green Acres of Huntsville have designated May 8-14, 2005, as National Nursing Home Week; and
WHEREAS Green Acres of Huntsville is affiliated with Nexion Health, Inc. Facilities and other long-term care facilities proudly celebrating this special event;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as
Councilmember of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
May 8-14, 2005
be declared:
NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK
in Huntsville, Texas and urge all citizens to participate in this celebration by visiting nursing homes and lending support and congratulations to the residents, staff, and volunteers
who make long-term care something for which this community can be proud.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 11th day of May 2005.
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JUDY KAYSE, COUNCILMEMBER