HR927: HR927 John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia; centennial anniversary; recognize

25 LC 112 3649 House Resolution 927 By: Representatives Taylor of the 173 rd, Cannon of the 172 nd, Campbell of the 171 st, and Greene of the 154th A RESOLUTION Recognizing the centennial anniversary of the John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital in1 Thomasville, Georgia; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, in 1923, John F. Archbold purchased a 5.81-acre parcel on Gordon Avenue for3 the construction of a new hospital for Thomasville and Thomas County; and4 WHEREAS, in 1923, a Board of Trustees was formed, a charter of incorporation was5 obtained, and a hospital director was selected; and6 WHEREAS, the John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital was dedicated on June 30, 1925, and7 accepted its first patient in transfer from the City Hospital on July 3, 1925; and8 WHEREAS, the John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital has steadfastly maintained its status9 as a leading medical facility in Southwest Georgia, offering cancer, surgical, heart, imaging,10 maternity, and primary care; and11 WHEREAS, the John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital has maintained a position at the12 forefront of medical research and investigation on a level that vastly supersedes the13 expectations for a community hospital; and14 H. R. 927 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3649 WHEREAS, the John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital has grown from a facility that trained15 interns in the 1920s to an institution that trains nursing stud ents, medical students, allied16 health students, and resident physicians; and17 WHEREAS, the John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital has remained tr ue to its mission to18 provide safe, innovative, and compassionate care for its commun ities and the surrounding19 region, with a vision to promote a healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work,20 and trusted care; and21 WHEREAS, the John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital is the anchor of a healthcare system22 that serves 15 counties in Southwest Georgia.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24 the members of this body recognize the centennial anniversary o f the John D. Archbold25 Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia, and extend their sincere congratulations to its26 leadership, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, technologists, the rapists, and all other27 administrative and support personnel who have contributed to the healthcare and well-being28 of the people of Thomasville, Thomas County, and the surroundin g areas of Southwest29 Georgia and North Florida.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the32 John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital.33 H. R. 927 - 2 -