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Recognizing the Week of October 13, 2008 as Certified Nursing Assistants Week in the City of Philadelphia.

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Status
Adopted
Type
Resolution
Introduced
September 25, 2008
Sponsors
CBCouncilmember BlackwellCBCouncilmember BlackwellCGCouncilmember GreenleeCGCouncilmember GreenleeCurtis Jones, Jr.Curtis Jones, Jr.CSCouncilmember SanchezCSCouncilmember SanchezCKCouncilmember KrajewskiCKCouncilmember KrajewskiBrian J. O'NeillCCCouncilmember ClarkeCCCouncilmember ClarkeCKCouncilmember KenneyCKCouncilmember KenneyCGCouncilmember GoodeCTCouncilmember TascoCRCouncilmember RizzoCRCouncilmember RizzoCDCouncilmember DiCiccoCDCouncilmember DiCiccoCPCouncil President VernaCPCouncil President VernaCKCouncilmember KellyCRCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCMCouncilmember Miller

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WHEREAS

, Certified Nursing Assistants serve an invaluable role in the healthcare of the elderly; and

WHEREAS

, These individuals are caring, hardworking, supportive professionals who are dedicated to performing an outstanding job in nursing homes throughout the City of Philadelphia; and

WHEREAS

, The work of these professionals is not often recognized or noticed; and

WHEREAS

, On Thursday, October 16, 2008 Ralston Center will present its annual “Caregiver Award”, which recognizes Certified Nursing Assistants in nursing homes in the City of Philadelphia, whose performance exemplifies excellence in the care of the elderly; and

WHEREAS

, The Ralston Center, located at the historic Ralston House in West Philadelphia, is a non-profit organization that provides wellness programs and services for older adults; and

WHEREAS

, The Ralston Center's mission has been “quality of life in aging” since the organization was founded in 1817, with the purpose of enriching the lives of people, particularly as they age; and

WHEREAS

, The City of Philadelphia is a better place because of the work and commitment of the Ralston Center and Certified Nursing Assistants working in Philadelphia nursing homes; now therefore, be it

RESOLVED,

That the Philadelphia City Council joins Ralston Center in Honoring all Individuals in this Profession by Designating the Week of October 13, 2008 as Certified Nursing Assistants Week in the City of Philadelphia; and

FURTHER RESOLVED,

That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented as a Sincere Expression of City Council's Appreciation and Recognition.

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    ADOPTED

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    UnanimousCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced

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    A motion was made by Councilmember Blackwell that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.

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