City of Center Proclamation Declaring May 14-20 National Nursing Home Week


From left: (Standing) Kellie Jean Baty, Activity Director; Rhonda McSwain, Dietary Manager; Karen Campbell, Human Resources; Daniel Rogers, Administrator; and (Seated) Mayor David Chadwick

May 15, 2023 - City of Center Mayor David Chadwick signed a proclamation at Holiday Nursing and Rehab declaring May 14-20, 2023 at National Nursing Home Week.

The proclamation reads as follows:

WHEREAS, we honor and respect our elders and citizens of any age with physical or intellectual disabilities who reside in skilled nursing care centers in Center, Texas; and,

WHEREAS, skilled nursing care centers throughout our area are holding events in observance of National Nursing Home Week, May 14 - 20, 2023, using this year's theme of "Cultivating Kindness," and,

WHEREAS, I urge all citizens to visit a loved one, family member or friend residing in any care setting and offer a kind word, a personal touch, and spend time participating in various activities to unite those from all walks of life in need of our continuing love and support; and,

WHEREAS, my administration is committed to quality health care, we take this moment to embrace the essence of the theme "Cultivating Kindness." Let's join all residents, patients, caregivers, nurses, other staff, volunteers and visitors in celebrating their special week; and,

NOW THEREFORE, I, DAVID CHADWICK, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CENTER, in recognition of this event do hereby proclaim the week of May 14-20, 2023, as National Nursing Home Week, a week to honor both our vulnerable citizens who receive care and the dedicated ones giving care.

In witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Center to be affixed this 14th day of May, 2023.

David Chadwick, Mayor