Georgia House recognizes February 19, 2025, as Nurses Day at the State Capitol

Original title: Nurses Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2025; recognize

Last action · February 18, 2025: House Read and AdoptedSponsors: Viola Davis and 5 others

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What This Bill Does

The Georgia House of Representatives adopted a resolution recognizing February 19, 2025, as Nurses Day at the State Capitol and commending the state's registered nursing workforce.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative designation of a specific date; no funding, statutory changes, or service modifications are stated.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Registered nurses in Georgia

They are commended and recognized by the House of Representatives under this resolution.

Key Facts

The resolution recognizes February 19, 2025, as Nurses Day at the state capitol.
Georgia has more than 170,000 registered nurses representing the state's largest health care profession.
The Georgia Nurses Association supports and advocates for registered nurses providing patient care in the state.
The Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

Frequently Asked Questions

What date was designated as Nurses Day at the state capitol?

February 19, 2025, was recognized as Nurses Day at the state capitol.

Does this resolution change any laws or appropriate funding?

No, it is a non-binding resolution that recognizes nurses and authorizes the distribution of copies of the resolution, but changes no laws and provides no funding.

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Feb 18, 2025HouseIntroduced
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Feb 18, 2025HouseIntroduced
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