Recognizing the roles and the contributions of Americas Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their critical role in providing quality health care for the public and the Nation's Armed Forces for more than 150 years and through multiple public health emergencies and beyond.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) have been providing anesthesia care in America for over 150 years — they were the country's first anesthesia providers. Today, 65,000 CRNAs safely administer more than 58 million anesthetics per year across hospitals, surgical centers, dental offices, military facilities, and VA medical centers. They are the primary providers of anesthesia care in rural America, making it possible for underserved communities to access surgery, obstetric care, and pain management. This resolution recognizes National CRNA Week (January 19–25, 2025) and encourages patients and healthcare systems to utilize CRNAs to their full potential.