05 LC 98
0068
Senate
Resolution 69
By:
Senator Hill of the 32nd
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Saint Joseph's Hospital on 125 years of excellence in health care and
recognizing March 8, 2005, as "Saint Joseph's Hospital Day"; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
when four determined Sisters of Mercy opened the doors of Atlanta Hospital on
April 21, 1880, they had ten patient beds, 50 cents operating capital, and the
distinction of opening the city's first permanent hospital; and
WHEREAS,
the Sisters of Mercy never turned away a patient who was unable to pay nor
treated them with less compassion or respect, and today's Saint Joseph's
Hospital continues this long tradition of providing excellence in patient care
without regard to race, class, or religion; and
WHEREAS,
Saint Joseph's Hospital has continued its visionary work as the first hospital
in the Southeast to perform open heart surgery, to develop a comprehensive
cardiac catherization lab, and to open a pacemaker clinic and the first in
Atlanta to offer a coronary care unit, to perform a coronary angiogram, and to
open an intensive care unit; and
WHEREAS,
these medical advancements have earned Saint Joseph's the highest regard
throughout the nation and a reputation as a leader in coronary and vascular
care; and
WHEREAS,
once again recognizing the needs of its community, Saint Joseph's opened the
School of Nursing in 1900, which became the first accredited nursing school in
Georgia and graduated 1,320 nurses over its 73 years; and today the hospital
counts the Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service as one of its
many awards and honors, and
WHEREAS,
in their daily duties, the physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers of Saint
Joseph's contribute in countless ways to the care and comfort of patients and
their families; and
WHEREAS,
125 years later, the citizens of Atlanta look back with pride and gratitude at
the long and distinguished history of Saint Joseph's Hospital and with great
anticipation at the promise of its future achievements.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in
recognizing March 8, 2005, as "Saint Joseph's Hospital Day," and, on the
occasion of its 125th anniversary, express their sincere thanks and commendation
for the excellent health care and compassion the hospital provides to the
citizens of the State of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Saint Joseph's Hospital.