National Nursing Home Week

WHEREAS, the citizens of Alabama now residing in nursing homes have contributed immeasurably to 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 National Nursing Home Week guided by this year’s national theme of “Living the Aloha Spirit”; and

WHEREAS, National Nursing Home Week begins on Mother’s Day, May 11 and continues through Saturday, May 17, 2014; and

WHEREAS, this will be the 47^th anniversary of National Nursing Home Week:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby proclaim May 11 through May 17, 2014, as

National Nursing Home Week

in the state of Alabama.