Designating the week of May 6 through 12, 2025, as "Nurses Week" in Pennsylvania.
Summary
Senate Resolution 99 designates the week of May 6 through 12, 2025, as "Nurses Week" in Pennsylvania. The resolution ties the observance to National Nurses Week, which runs annually from May 6 to May 12 in honor of Florence Nightingale’s birthday, and it formally recognizes the contributions of nurses across the Commonwealth.
The resolution highlights the size and importance of Pennsylvania’s nursing workforce, citing more than 240,000 registered nurses, 49,500 licensed practical nurses, 23,100 clinical registered nurse practitioners, and 290 clinical nurse specialists. It frames nursing as the largest licensed health care profession in the state and emphasizes that nursing care is a central component of a successful health care delivery system.
Impact
SR99 does not amend the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes or create new regulatory requirements. Its legal effect is ceremonial and declaratory: it establishes a state-recognized observance for one week in May 2025 and encourages public recognition of nurses and the value of quality nursing care. The resolution primarily affects state recognition and public awareness rather than the rights, duties, or funding of any specific party.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and appreciative. The sponsors from both parties and across the Senate appear to support the measure as a way to honor nurses’ service and acknowledge their role in health care. No votes, committee objections, or recorded opposition were provided, and the text itself is celebratory and supportive in tone.
Contention
No notable contention is evident in the bill text or the available legislative history. Because the resolution is honorary and nonbinding, there are no apparent disputes over policy changes, costs, or enforcement. The only substantive emphasis is on recognizing nurses’ contributions and the importance of nursing care, which appears broadly uncontroversial.