A million thanks
The celebration of Nurses Week (November 21-27 1999) provides an opportunity for the people of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana islands to reflect upon their personal health, their family’s health and the health of their community, and on the skilled, caring, hard-working and dedicated nurses of all cultures who support and empower that health.
I wish to take this opportunity to personally extend my thanks to all of the professional men and women who make up the nursing body here in the CNMI for all your service, teamwork, patience and innovation during this past year.
Humble gratitude also to Governor Pedro P. Tenorio, Lt. Governor Jesus R. Sablan, the CNMI Legislature, Joseph Kevin Villagomez, secretary of health; Teresa Tripp, hospital administrator; and Debbie Raumakita RN, head of Nursing at NMC and her staff for their assistance and contributions toward our ongoing development.
We shall continue to rely on your support as we strive to provide the best, possible nursing care to the people of the CNMI.
Finally, to the people of the Commonwealth, for helping us to help you achieve the best health of body and mind. Thank you, Si Yu’us Ma’ase, Ghilisou, Maraming Salamat, Kmal Mesulang, Kalahngan, Kumogar, Kilisou, Kulo Malulap, Vinaka Vakalevu, and Shei Shei!
Judith Avery RN MS CNS
Director of Nursing
Commonwealth Health Center
