Madam Deputy Speaker, I move without notice:
That the House -
1) notes that International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world on 12 May on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth;
2) further notes that the International Council of Nurses commemorates this important day each year with the production and distribution of the International Nurses Day (IND) Kit;
3) recalls that International Council of Nurses (ICN) has celebrated this day since 1965 and in January 1974 a decision was taken to celebrate the day on 12 May on the anniversary of the birth on 12 May 1820 of Florence Nightingale, who is widely considered to be the founder of modern nursing;
4) recognises that today nurses combine science and care to provide a healthcare service that not only saves lives, but also builds on the legacy of the compassion of Florence Nightingale; and
5) expresses its gratitude to all nurses in South Africa as they are the backbone of our health system.
Agreed to.