PROCLAMATION
   

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE MAY 7-13, 2006 AS

 

NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK

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PROCLAIMED, by the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo, State of California, that

   
 

WHEREAS, the American Hospital Association has proclaimed May 7-13, 2006, as National Hospital Week, a celebration that began in 1921 as an effort to encourage more Americans to rely on the care provided at health care facilities; and

   
 

WHEREAS, this year’s theme, “Where Miracles Happen Every Day,” is a fitting tribute to our nation’s hospitals and their dedicated staffs of health care professionals and we should all recognize the service of these health care workers, volunteers and other professionals who are committed to providing quality care to communities throughout the country; and

   
 

WHEREAS, hospitals are at the cutting edge of our health care system by being at the forefront of diagnosing, understanding, treating, curing and preventing disease, which includes everything from groundbreaking research in new therapies to advancing new technologies in patient care, and these continuing improvements in medical care have helped patients recover faster from injuries and sickness while allowing many people to live happier and healthier lives; and

   
 

WHEREAS, all of the hospitals in San Mateo County, especially San Mateo Medical Center, play an instrumental role in ensuring quality, comprehensive care to all the people in our community, from life saving surgeries to routine physicals, and deserve universal regard and appreciation for keeping our community healthy,

   
 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that this Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County, hereby designates the week of May 7-13, 2006 NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK and urges every member of our community to put forth their expressions of gratitude and to applaud the health care workers in our community.

 

Dated: May 9, 2006

 
 

SUPERVISORS:

  
   

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JERRY HILL, President

     
   

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MARK CHURCH

     
   

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RICHARD S. GORDON

     
   

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ROSE JACOBS GIBSON

     
   

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ADRIENNE J. TISSIER

    
     

Attest:

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Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors