PRINTER'S NO. 727
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
111
Session of
2021
INTRODUCED BY COLLETT, J. WARD, KEARNEY, PHILLIPS-HILL,
SANTARSIERO, FONTANA, HUGHES, STREET, SCAVELLO, BROOKS,
MARTIN, SCHWANK, BROWNE AND COMITTA, MAY 7, 2021
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, MAY 7, 2021
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of May 9 through 15, 2021, as "Skilled
Nursing Care Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Established by the American Health Care Association
in 1967 and always beginning on Mother's Day, "National Skilled
Nursing Care Week" provides an opportunity for residents and
their loved ones, staff, volunteers and surrounding communities
to recognize the role of skilled nursing care centers in caring
for America's seniors and individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 112,000 nurses and staff work in more
than 690 skilled nursing care facilities that care for more than
64,000 residents in this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania is stronger because we honor and
respect our elders, and residents of any age with physical or
intellectual disabilities, who reside at a skilled nursing or
post-acute care center throughout this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, These residents bring a wealth of experience and
knowledge to their increasingly active roles in today's society,
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and their past contributions and future participation are a
vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of community
life and activity; and
WHEREAS, Every skilled nursing care center embodies a unique
and vibrant spirit and community for residents, volunteers and
staff alike; and
WHEREAS, Acts of kindness, generosity and compassion from
proud veterans, immigrants and hardworking people of different
faiths fill each center; and
WHEREAS, Over the past year, despite the challenges of the
pandemic, skilled care centers and their staff have shown an
incredible and steadfast commitment to providing quality care
and ensuring the safety of their residents; and
WHEREAS, During "National Skilled Nursing Care Week," skilled
nursing care centers are uniting under the theme "Together
Through the Seasons" to honor the collaborative commitment of
skilled nursing care facilities and their staff in providing
compassionate care to their residents during this pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Nurses and staff at skilled nursing care facilities
are on the front lines in caring for and protecting one of this
Commonwealth's most vulnerable populations through unprecedented
times; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the week of May 9 through
15, 2021, as "Skilled Nursing Care Week" in Pennsylvania; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate celebrate and acknowledge the:
(1) accomplishments and hard work of the staff of
skilled nursing care facilities in Pennsylvania and across
the United States; and
(2) resiliency of staff and patients alike at skilled
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nursing care facilities across this Commonwealth and the
United States throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
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