Honor Nurse Educator Verni

Senate Resolution No. 2224 BY: Senator JACOBS COMMENDING Christine Verni, EdD, FNP-BC, APRN upon the occasion of being named a 2017 Nurse of Distinction in Education by Professional Nurses Association of Western New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those nurses from this great Empire State who have distinguished themselves through professional excellence and have made significant contributions to the quality of life of its citizenry; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stature of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Christine Verni upon the occasion of being named a 2017 Nurse of Distinction in Education by Professional Nurses Association of Western New York; and WHEREAS, For over 20 years, Christine Verni has been involved in the nursing profession; she has served as a nurse practitioner in emergency medicine for almost 10 years, and in pediatrics for over a decade; and WHEREAS, Christine Verni earned both her Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science degree in Nursing from D'Youville College; and WHEREAS, Always willing to help others and share her knowledge, Christine Verni holds the title of Clinical Associate Professor at the nursing school of her alma mater; in this capacity, she teaches in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program as well as the undergraduate RN to BSN Programs; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to her profession, Christine Verni is a vital member of several nursing organizations including the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing, the American Nurses' Association, the Nurse Practitioner Association of New York State, the National League for Nursing, and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties; in 2009, she was named to the Biltmore Who's Who; and WHEREAS, In addition to her practitioner roles, Christine Verni has served as a Health Care Consultant for the Early Childhood Program at the Jewish Community Center of Buffalo's Holland location; and WHEREAS, Built upon the proud tradition of caring, the profession of nursing is dedicated to implementing the best practices to deliver the highest quality of care to those whom they serve; and WHEREAS, These exceptional individuals, leaders in their profession, make a difference in the lives of every one of their patients, as well as the patients' family members they serve each and every day; they have truly proven themselves to be great assets to the health and welfare of the citizens of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, A woman of true integrity, Christine Verni has served as a Registered Nurse with distinction, enthusiasm, dedication and honor; for almost four decades, she has rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service to Western New York, earning the admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Christine Verni, EdD, FNP-BC, APRN upon the occasion of being named a 2017 Nurse of Distinction in Education by Professional Nurses Association of Western New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Christine Verni, EdD, FNP-BC, APRN.