LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Wyoming
County Community Health System

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
commend and recognize those esteemed institutions within the medical
community for their extraordinary and sustained contributions to the
improvement of life; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality of life in the communities across this great State of New
York is enriched by the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organ-
izations of distinction whose singular purpose is the care and welfare
of others; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 100th Anniversary of Wyoming County Community Health System;
and
WHEREAS, The original hospital was founded in early 1911 by Dr. W.
Ross Thomson, a well-qualified surgeon from New York City; he estab-
lished his practice in a private residence on West Buffalo Street in the
Village of Warsaw, New York; over the years, this institution has grown
into one of the finest medical facilities within New York State; and
WHEREAS, The mission of Wyoming County Community Health System (WCCHS)
and its medical providers is to ensure delivery of quality health
services that promote health, safety, and quality of life to its citi-
zens; and
WHEREAS, WCCHS is licensed by the New York State Department of Health
and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations (JCAHO); it is a not-for-profit community health care
system providing primary care, nursing home care, general acute, and
specialty services to residents of and visitors to Wyoming County; and
WHEREAS, WCCHS is in touch with the community throughout the year
offering a variety of educational and support programs as well as
preventative screening or wellness clinics; its hospital and nursing
facility has been providing caring, healthcare services to the residents
of Wyoming and surrounding counties for nearly 100 years; and
WHEREAS, Challenges in health care change day to day; WCCHS provides
state of the art services through their highly qualified professionals
and the latest in advanced technology to maintain a strong tradition of
excellence; 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 celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Wyoming County Community Health
System; and be it further
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
Wyoming County Community Health System.