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RESOLUTION R80-232
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLAINVIEW, TEXAS IN SUPPORT OF A SCHOOL OF NURSING
AT TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY.
WHEREAS, there exists a serious continuing shortage of
adequately trained nurses in the South Plains region of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the shortage of nursing personnel adversely affects
the quality of medical care generally aVailable to the citizens of
the entire South Plains region of Texas; and
WHEREAS, it has been statistically demonstrated that a majority
of nurses enter into practiCe within 120 miles of the site of their
training; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Texas did appropriate funds
to establish a school of nursing at Texas Tech University;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Mayor and City Council of the City of Plainvew,
Texas supports the establishment of a school of nursing
at Texas Tech University..
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That Governor Clements is urged to reconsider the need
by the South Plains region of Texas for a school of nursing
at Texas Tech University which would serve this region.
Duly adopted at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Plainview,
Texas on the .8.th day of April, 1980.
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