House Resolution 607
By: Representatives Burns of the 159th, Stephens of the 164th, Jackson of the 165th,
Westbrook of the 163rd, Hawkins of the 27th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating St. Joseph's Hospital of Savannah, Georgia, upon its 150th anniversary; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the genesis of St. Joseph's Hospital began in 1875 when the Sisters of Mercy
took over operations of the Forest City Marine Hospital in what is now Savannah's National
Historic Landmark District; and
WHEREAS, since its inception, Savannahians have come to trust the consummate care,
compassion, and medical expertise that have become synonymous with the name St. Joseph's
Hospital; and
WHEREAS, throughout its illustrious history, St. Joseph's Hospital has built its heritage and
reputation on a continued commitment to cutting-edge medicine through highly skilled
physicians, top-notch clinical professionals, and state-of-the-art medical technologies and
procedures; and
WHEREAS, as a not-for-profit community hospital, St. Joseph's has had a profound and
lasting impact on generations of Georgians and has continuously infused its community with
an enriched sense of health, wellness, safety, and pride; and
WHEREAS, the core of this hospital's mission-centric philosophy is rooted in God's
ever-present love, and its longevity is sustained by its consistent works of mercy, always
focused on the people and communities it serves; and
WHEREAS, its strength in the Savannah community was further fortified by its joint
affiliation with Candler Hospital in 1997, forming the largest and most experienced health
care provider in Southeast Georgia while remaining locally controlled and governed; and
WHEREAS, St. Joseph's/Candler was nationally recognized by the American Hospital
Association with its prestigious Foster G. McGaw Award for its commitment to community
outreach through innovative programs such as St. Mary's Community Center, St. Mary's
Health Center, the Good Samaritan Clinic, the African American Health Information &
Resource Center, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, and the Angels of Mercy
Community Volunteer Corps; and
WHEREAS, as St. Joseph's Hospital celebrates the historic occasion of its 150th anniversary,
it is fitting to honor its rich past, salute the strength of its faith-filled service in treating illness
and promoting wellness for all people in the communities it serves, and look forward with
tremendous pride to its sustained health and future growth for the benefit of all residents of
Southeast Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body congratulate St. Joseph's Hospital, the Sisters of Mercy, the
hospital's past and present leadership team, and all its co-workers on the grand occasion of
its 150th anniversary and extend best wishes for its continued service to the citizens of the
City of Savannah and the surrounding regions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
public and the press.