Assembly Resolution No. 118 BY: M. of A. Paulin COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of the Healthcare Association of New York State, recognizing its role in advancing the health of New York's individuals and communities WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those institutions which have faithfully served the health needs of the community and its citizens with unwavering diligence, unrelenting compassion, and a strong sense of commitment to upholding the highest practices and standards in their field; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), recognizing its role in advancing the health of New York's individuals and communities; and WHEREAS, The Healthcare Association of New York State (then Hospital Association of New York) was first established in 1925; and WHEREAS, HANYS began as an all-volunteer, committee-run organization focused on hospital leaders' state legislative concerns; and WHEREAS, Over several decades, HANYS expanded to advocate on national matters, serve member organizations across the healthcare continuum, and provide those members additional operational, analytical, and educational services; and WHEREAS, Today, HANYS' statewide nonprofit and public member organizations include hospitals, health systems, nursing homes, home care agencies, and other providers that serve nearly 20 million New Yorkers and visitors from around the world; and WHEREAS, The Healthcare Association of New York State's mission is to advance the health of individuals and communities by providing leadership, representation, and service to its members; and WHEREAS, HANYS addresses patient and provider priorities such as access to affordable, quality care, workforce development, community health, emergency preparedness, innovation, and more; and WHEREAS, The Healthcare Association of New York State is celebrating its centennial anniversary in 2025; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes the vital importance of the Healthcare Association of New York State in supporting excellence in care through prevention, education and treatment, and its evident commitment to this mission; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Healthcare Association of New York State, recognizing its role in advancing the health of New York's individuals and communities; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Healthcare Association of New York State.