house resolution no.103

Reps. Calley, Aiyash, Haadsma, Sneller and Witwer offered the following resolution:

A resolution to declare May 9-15, 2021, as Skilled Nursing Care Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, We honor and respect our elders and citizens of any age with physical or intellectual disabilities who reside in skilled nursing facilities in Michigan; and 

Whereas, Skilled nursing facilities throughout Michigan are holding activities in observance of National Skilled Nursing Care Week, May 9 through 15, 2021, using this year’s theme of “Together Through the Seasons,” and 

Whereas, We recognize nursing facility caregivers and residents on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, enduring the most challenging year the skilled nursing profession has ever experienced; and

Whereas, We urge all citizens to visit or call a loved one, family member. or friend residing in any care setting and offer a kind word and spend time participating in various activities to unite those from all walks of life in need of our continuing love and support; and 

Whereas, Michigan nursing facilities are committed to quality health care, we take this moment to embrace the essence of the theme “Together Through the Seasons.” Let’s join all residents, patients, caregivers, nurses, staff and volunteers in celebrating this special week; and 

Whereas, May 9-15 is National Skilled Nursing Care Week; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 9-15, 2021, as Skilled Nursing Care Week in the state of Michigan. We honor both our vulnerable citizens who receive care and the dedicated ones giving care.