Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HR1057: Resolution; National Nurses Week; May 6 through 12.
Status: Passed both chambers, May 6, 2026
What the bill says
A Resolution recognizing May 6 through May 12 as National Nurses Week; celebrating the impact of nurses in Oklahoma.
From the enrolled text, May 6, 2026:
A Resolution recognizing May 6 through May 12 as National Nurses Week; celebrating the impact of nurses in Oklahoma. WHEREAS, beginning in 1991, National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6, also known as "National Recognition Day for Nurses", through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing; and WHEREAS, National Nurses Week is a time of year to reflect on the important contributions that nurses make to provide safe, highquality health care; and WHEREAS, nurses serve on the front lines, risking their lives treating the injured and sick during wartime, natural disasters, and public health emergencies, including the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, nurses are known to be patient advocates, acting to protect the lives of individuals under their care; and WHEREAS, nurses represent the largest single component of the health care profession, with an estimated population of more than four million registered nurses in the United States; and WHEREAS, when nurse staffing levels increase, the risk of patient complications and lengthy hospital stays decrease, resulting in cost savings; and WHEREAS, nurses are the cornerstone of the public health infrastructure, promoting healthy lifestyles and educating communities on disease prevention and health promotion; and WHEREAS, nurses touch the lives of the people of the United States through every stage of life. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED …
Sponsors
- Marilyn Stark (R, HD-100)
Latest actions
- : Enrolled, signed, filed with Secretary of State
- : Adopted, referred for enrollment
- : Considered
- : Authored by Representative Roe, Stark
- : Introduced
Common questions
- What is HR1057?
- HR1057 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Resolution; National Nurses Week; May 6 through 12.
- What does HR1057 do?
- In its own words: A Resolution recognizing May 6 through May 12 as National Nurses Week; celebrating the impact of nurses in Oklahoma.
- What is the status of HR1057?
- Passed both chambers as of May 6, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled, signed, filed with Secretary of State (May 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1057?
- Marilyn Stark (R, HD-100).
- Where is the official record for HR1057?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HR1057&Session=2600
Source: official Oklahoma record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.