LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mercy Medical Center in Rockville
Centre, New York, upon the occasion of receiving the Pathway to Excel-
lence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is also the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
the extraordinary achievements of those individuals and organizations
which substantially contribute to the health and well-being of the
people of the Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre, New York, upon the occasion of
receiving the Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses
Credentialing Center; and
WHEREAS, A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, Mercy
Medical Center (Mercy) has been providing compassionate, state-of-the-
art medical care to residents of Nassau County and the surrounding New
York Metropolitan area since 1913; and
WHEREAS, Mercy was founded by the Sisters of the Congregation of the
Infant Jesus; it is proud to advance the Catholic Health Services of
Long Island principles of continuing Christ's healing mission, promoting
excellence in care, and commitment to those in need; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the value it places on superior nursing
care, Mercy has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the
American Nurses Credentialing Center; and
WHEREAS, Mercy is the only hospital in the region, and one of only two
in New York State, to receive the Pathway to Excellence designation
which identifies the elements of work environments where nurses can
flourish; and
WHEREAS, For an organization to earn the Pathway to Excellence
distinction, it must successfully undergo a thorough review process that
documents foundational quality initiatives in creating a positive work
environment as defined by nurses and supported by research; the Pathway
to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center
substantiates the professional satisfaction of nurses at Mercy and iden-
tifies the hospital as one of the best places for nurses to work; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre, New York, upon the occa-
sion of receiving the Pathway to Excellence designation from the Ameri-
can Nurses Credentialing Center; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mercy Medical Center, Rockville Centre, New York.