LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital upon the
occasion of celebrating its 100th Anniversary of dedicated service to
the community

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 achievement of those individuals and organizations which substan-
tially 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 UHS
Chenango Memorial Hospital upon the occasion of celebrating its 100th
Anniversary of dedicated service to the community; this auspicious occa-
sion will be celebrated on Friday, July 13, 2012, and
WHEREAS, The 55,000 people who live in Chenango county, New York,
enjoy the advantage of an outstanding community hospital in their midst;
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital was founded in 1912 and modernized in
1990; it contains a 58-bed facility located in the City of Norwich; and
WHEREAS, UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital has more than 500 employees,
making it the largest employer in the city of Norwich, and the fifth
largest employer in Chenango county; and
WHEREAS, The UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich includes inpa-
tient and outpatient surgical care units, a women's health center and a
maternity and obstetrics unit; it staffs an intensive care unit, general
surgery, cardiology, diagnostic heart care center, orthopedics, walk-in
care, diagnostic imaging and laboratory departments, as well as a physi-
cian-staffed emergency department; and
WHEREAS, Other specialties at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital include
Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology) and GI (gastro-
intestinal/gastroenterology); its second floor is dedicated and special-
ly designed as a residential health care/long-term care facility; and
WHEREAS, UHS Chenango Memorial's primary care network is Chenango
county's central source for preventative and routine medical care; with
primary care centers in Sidney, Sherburne, Oxford and Norwich, it
provides patients in rural areas with access to quality primary care;
and
WHEREAS, UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital also provides services at a
large dental center in Norwich, an outpatient diagnostic imaging center
and a freestanding physical therapy center, which includes a heated pool
for advanced aqua-therapy; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to UHS Chenango Memorial
Hospital; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an organ-
ization of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-
tion, it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital upon the occasion of celebrating
its 100th Anniversary of dedicated service to the community; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.