RESOLUTION
BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT COLLINS-BELLAMY, MAJORITY LEADER RUBBO, MAJORITY WHIP NORMAN, MINORITY LEADER BREEN, COUNCILMEMBERS PINEDA-ISAAC, DIAZ, AND HODGES:
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A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING MARCH 19TH AS CERTIFIED NURSES DAY IN THE CITY OF YONKERS
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WHEREAS, Certified Nurses Day is observed annually on March 19th to honor and recognize the dedication, professionalism, and clinical excellence of certified nurses across the nation; and
WHEREAS, Certified Nurses Day was established by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to acknowledge nurses who have earned national board certification in their specialty areas, demonstrating advanced knowledge, clinical competence, and a commitment to lifelong learning; and
WHEREAS, board certification is a voluntary and rigorous process that validates a nurse’s expertise, leadership, and dedication to delivering the highest standards of patient care; and
WHEREAS, certified nurses serve in hospitals, clinics, schools, long-term care facilities, community health centers, and private practices throughout the City of Yonkers, contributing significantly to the health, safety, and well-being of our residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yonkers is home to dedicated nursing professionals serving institutions such as St. John’s Riverside Hospital, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, and various healthcare facilities that provide compassionate, high-quality care to our diverse community; and
WHEREAS, certified nurses play an essential role in improving patient outcomes, strengthening public health initiatives, mentoring future healthcare professionals, and advancing the nursing profession; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yonkers recognizes that the expertise and commitment of certified nurses are vital to the resilience and overall health of our community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Yonkers hereby proclaims March 19th as Certified Nurses Day in the City of Yonkers and encourages all residents to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of certified nurses to our community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council extends its deepest appreciation to all certified nurses serving in Yonkers for their dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care.