Proclaimed to the citizens of George West, Texas

Whereas: Nursing homes, home care and other long-term care agencies have accepted the responsibility for providing quality care and a quality of life for the elder, frail and disabled citizens in our community,

Whereas: The wellbeing and happiness of these citizens depend in large part on the nursing assistants, home care aides and others who provide daily, conscientious, hands-on care in nursing homes and other long term care settings,

Whereas: These Career Nursing Assistants are instrumental in promoting and safeguarding the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual well-being of the residents, clients, and their families,

Whereas: Career Nursing Assistants are trained professionals, who collaborate closely with other health care providers to provide quality care and also to elevate the status of their chosen profession,

Now, Therefore: I, Sylvia Steele, Mayor of the City of George West, In the State of Texas do hereby proclaim June 10-17, 2010 as the 33rd Annual National Nursing Assistants’ Week 2010

“Nursing Assistants Handle with Care” ©

I urge all citizens to join with me, and others nationwide to celebrate the 33rd annual observance of Nursing Assistants Week and to express encouragement and appreciation for the service performed by these caregivers in the public good.

In witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused

The seal of the City of George West

To be affixed on this 10th day of June 2010

Sylvia Steele

Mayor of George West, Texas