The resolution designates January 19-25, 2025, as "National CRNA Week" in Rhode Island to honor the contributions of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) across the United States. It highlights the significant role CRNAs have played in providing anesthesia care for over 150 years, their status as trusted healthcare professionals, and their pioneering achievement in being the first nursing specialty to receive direct Medicare reimbursement rights in 1986. The resolution emphasizes the diverse settings in which CRNAs operate, including rural communities and military facilities, and their ability to make independent clinical decisions based on their extensive training and licensure.

Additionally, the resolution acknowledges the critical role CRNAs played during the COVID-19 pandemic, where they utilized their advanced skills to manage airway and ventilator care for severely ill patients. It recognizes their commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and cost-effective anesthesia care to patients of all ages and for various medical procedures. The resolution concludes by directing the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Rhode Island Association of Nurse Anesthetists (RIANA), reinforcing the importance of CRNAs in the healthcare system.