A proclamation: Nursing Home Week, May 4, 2015

BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA
A PROCLAMATION

NURSING HOME WEEK

WHEREAS:

Georgians are affected by the rising demand for quality long term health care services and facilities that provide caring and supportive services to better the quality of life for their friends and loved ones; and

WHEREAS:

This year's theme, "Family, Life, and Love," recognizes the important role our older generations play in the lives of children and adults; and

WHEREAS:

It is the responsibility of all Georgians to protect and promote the dignity of all citizens, and we should recognize the contributions of staff, nurses, and physicians who work daily to address the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of seniors and those with disabilities; and

WHEREAS:

I am grateful to the residents of Georgia nursing homes for the many contributions they have made to our families and communities; now

THEREFORE:

I, NATHAN DEAL, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim May 10-16, 2015, as Nursing Home Week in Georgia and encourage the citizens of this state to observe the importance of nursing homes in Georgia.

In witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Executive Department to be affixed this 4th day of May in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen.

ATTEST

GOVERNOR

CHIEF OF STAFF