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House Resolution 607
By: Representatives Burns of the 159
th
, Stephens of the 164
th
, Jackson of the 165
th
,
Westbrook of the 163
rd
, Hawkins of the 27
th
, and others
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating St. Joseph's Hospital of Savannah, Georgia, upon its 150th anniversary; and
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for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, the genesis of St. Joseph's Hospital began in 1875 when the Sisters of Mercy3
took over operations of the Forest City Marine Hospital in what is now Savannah's National4
Historic Landmark District; and5
WHEREAS, since its inception, Savannahians have come to trust the consummate care,6
compassion, and medical expertise that have become synonymous with the name St. Joseph's7
Hospital; and8
WHEREAS, throughout its illustrious history, St. Joseph's Hospital has built its heritage and9
reputation on a continued commitment to cutting-edge medicine through highly skilled10
physicians, top-notch clinical professionals, and state-of-the-art medical technologies and11
procedures; and12
WHEREAS, as a not-for-profit community hospital, St. Joseph's has had a profound and13
lasting impact on generations of Georgians and has continuously infused its community with14
an enriched sense of health, wellness, safety, and pride; and15
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WHEREAS, the core of this hospital's mission-centric philosophy is rooted in God's
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ever-present love, and its longevity is sustained by its consistent works of mercy, always17
focused on the people and communities it serves; and18
WHEREAS, its strength in the Savannah community was further fortified by its joint19
affiliation with Candler Hospital in 1997, forming the largest and most experienced health20
care provider in Southeast Georgia while remaining locally controlled and governed; and21
WHEREAS, St. Joseph's/Candler was nationally recognized by the American Hospital22
Association with its prestigious Foster G. McGaw Award for its commitment to community23
outreach through innovative programs such as St. Mary's Community Center, St. Mary's24
Health Center, the Good Samaritan Clinic, the African American Health Information &25
Resource Center, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, and the Angels of Mercy26
Community Volunteer Corps; and27
WHEREAS, as St. Joseph's Hospital celebrates the historic occasion of its 150th anniversary,28
it is fitting to honor its rich past, salute the strength of its faith-filled service in treating illness29
and promoting wellness for all people in the communities it serves, and look forward with30
tremendous pride to its sustained health and future growth for the benefit of all residents of31
Southeast Georgia.32
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that33
the members of this body congratulate St. Joseph's Hospital, the Sisters of Mercy, the34
hospital's past and present leadership team, and all its co-workers on the grand occasion of35
its 150th anniversary and extend best wishes for its continued service to the citizens of the36
City of Savannah and the surrounding regions.37
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
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and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the39
public and the press.40
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