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2005 SESSION

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HOUSE BILL NO. 1980
Offered January 12, 2005
Prefiled January 10, 2005
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-3311.1, relating to designation of a day of recognition for direct care staffs and other long term care professionals.
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Patron-- Howell, A.T.
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Referred to Committee on Rules
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.  That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 2.2-3311.1 as follows:

§ 2.2-3311.1. Day of recognition for direct care staff and other long term care professionals.

The second Wednesday of every June shall be designated as a day of recognition to acknowledge the contributions of and pay tribute to direct care staffs and members of other professions that provide dedicated assistance and health care services to enhance the quality of life of persons receiving long term care in the Commonwealth.