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Proclamation
Whereas, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are advanced practice registered
nurses, providing anesthesia care to patients in the United States for more than
150 years, CRNAs are among the nation's most trusted profession; and
Whereas, Legislation passed by Congress in 1986 made nurse anesthetists/anesthesiologists
the first nursing specialty to be accorded direct reimbursement rights by
Medicare; and
Whereas, CRNAs are the primary anesthesia providers in rural communities and continue to
be the primary providers of anesthesia care to U.S. military personnel; and
Whereas, CRNAs practice in every setting in which anesthesia is delivered - from traditional
hospital surgical suites and obstetrical delivery rooms to critical access hospitals;
from ambulatory surgical centers to the offices of dentists, podiatrists,
ophthalmologists, pain management specialists and more; and
Whereas, CRNAs are qualified to make independent judgments regarding all aspects of
anesthesia care based on their education, training and licensure; and
Whereas, CRNAs are trusted anesthesia experts, caring for patients safely and
compassionately, delivering specialized, cost-effective care to all patients - from
newborns to seniors - for every type of procedure in all types of facilities; and
Whereas, CRNAs’ experience in critical care nursing in addition to anesthesia care, provides
the training and education to address unique healthcare challenges of some of our
sickest patients, including veterans; and
Whereas, the period of January 18-24, 2026, has been designated as National CRNA Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, does
hereby declare the week of January 18-24, 2026, as
"National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
Week"
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Seal of the City of Ocoee, Florida to be
affixed this 6th day of January, 2026.
Rusty Johnson, Mayor