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Current Status Bill Number:View additional legislative information at the LPITS web site.4089 Type of Legislation:Concurrent Resolution CR Introducing Body:House Introduced Date:20010509 Primary Sponsor:Mack All Sponsors:Mack, Cobb-Hunter, Fleming, Gourdine, Hayes, M. Hines, Howard, Keegan, Kennedy, Lee, Littlejohn, McLeod, Ott, Parks, Rhoad, Simrill and Talley Drafted Document Number:l:\council\bills\nbd\11686ac01.doc Residing Body:House Current Committee:Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Committee 24 HIMR Subject:D.C. General Hospital, Congress requests to keep open as public institution; Federal Government, Medical, Hospitals History Body Date Action Description Com Leg Involved ______ ________ ______________________________________ _______ ____________ House 20010509 Introduced, referred to Committee 24 HIMR Versions of This Bill
TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO KEEP D. C. GENERAL HOSPITAL OPEN AS A PUBLIC INSTITUTION.
Whereas, without swift action, D. C. General Hospital in our nation's capital will close as a public entity very soon. This move has generated opposition from many observers in Washington and elsewhere, including prominent medical organizations; and
Whereas, D. C. General Hospital is noted for providing life-saving services to the city's poor. The hospital stands as a symbol of the struggles and commitment of America's urban hospitals; and
Whereas, concerns over the possible closing of D. C. General Hospital have been expressed across the country. Many city health officials and policymakers see this venerable institution, which was opened in 1806, as representing the nation's commitment to providing appropriate health care services to population groups that include many patients who are minorities and many who are poor and uninsured. The thought of this hospital -- which serves as a safety net for thousands with nowhere else to turn -- shutting its doors is most disturbing to those dedicated to America's inner cities; and
Whereas, how a country treats its disadvantaged people is a significant reflection on the country's character and priorities. This is why so many people in other parts of the nation, including South Carolina, feel Congress should take actions to halt the closing of D. C. General Hospital as a public entity. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, memorialize the Congress of the United States to keep D. C. General Hospital open as a public institution.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the Untied States House of Representatives, and the members of the South Carolina congressional delegation.
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