National Nursing Home Week

WHEREAS, the citizens of Alabama now residing in nursing homes have greatly enriched the heritage, success and growth of our state; and

WHEREAS, our nursing home residents of any age or ability are themselves living history and a precious resource that should be treasured by all Alabamians; and

WHEREAS, the staff and volunteers in nursing homes help residents live life to their fullest potential by providing a holistic approach to long term care; and

WHEREAS, the member nursing homes of the Alabama Nursing Home Association are holding events in observance of Nursing Home Week guided by this year’s national theme of “Celebrating the Journey;” and

WHEREAS, National Nursing Home Week begins on Mother’s Day, May 13, 2012 and continues through Saturday, May 19, 2012; and

WHEREAS, this will be the 45th anniversary of National Nursing Home Week:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim May 13 through May 19, 2012, as

National Nursing Home Week

in the state of Alabama, and urge all Alabamians to join in the observance of National Nursing Home Week by visiting with the residents, staff and volunteers at a nursing home to learn about long-term care and how nursing homes fulfill their promise of caring for the whole person.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 26th day of April 2012.

      

Governor Robert Bentley