SR1046: SR1046 Haupert, John; commend

26 LC 112 4070 Senate Resolution 1046 By: Senators Orrock of the 36th, Harbison of the 15th, Kirkpatr ick of the 32nd, Harrell of the 40th, Kemp of the 38th and others A RESOLUTION Commending John Haupert for his outstanding service as Presiden t and Chief Executive1 Officer of Grady Health System upon the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, John Haupert has served with exceptional leadership as President and Chief3 Executive Officer of Grady Health System in Atlanta since October 2011, guiding one of the4 nation's most vital safety-net healthcare systems with vision, integrity, and unwavering5 commitment; and6 WHEREAS, over the course of his distinguished 15-year tenure, M r. Haupert has7 transformed Grady Health System into a more financially stable and sustainable institution,8 ensuring its continued ability to provide high-quality care to the residents of Fulton and9 DeKalb counties and the broader metropolitan Atlanta community; and10 WHEREAS, under his leadership, Grady has strengthened its position as a premier healthcare11 provider and as a Level I trauma center and burn center, delive ring lifesaving care and12 advancing excellence through nationally recognized clinical services, including the Marcus13 Neuroscience and Stroke Center, the Correll Cardiac Center, the Georgia Cancer Center for14 Excellence, Hughes-Spalding Children's Hospital, and Grady EMS, one of the largest15 hospital-based emergency medical services agencies in the United States; and16 S. R. 1046 - 1 - 26 LC 112 4070 WHEREAS, Mr. Haupert has played a pivotal role in advancing med ical education and17 training, with Grady serving as the primary clinical training site for the Morehouse School18 of Medicine and the Emory University School of Medicine, thereb y shaping future19 generations of healthcare professionals; and20 WHEREAS, his tenure has been marked by visionary planning and s trategic growth,21 including the development and advancement of a new $900 million hospital campus in South22 Fulton, which will expand access to care and strengthen healthcare infrastructure across the23 region; and24 WHEREAS, even upon his retirement at the end of 2026, Mr. Haupert has demonstrated his25 continued dedication by committing to serve in an advisory capacity through 2027 to support26 the successful completion of the South Fulton campus project an d ongoing fundraising27 efforts; and28 WHEREAS, Mr. Haupert's exemplary leadership has earned national recognition, including29 his service as Chair of the American Hospital Association Board of Trustees and his receipt30 of the prestigious American College of Healthcare Executives Gold Medal in 2023; and31 WHEREAS, through his steadfast commitment to service, innovation, and community health,32 John Haupert has left an indelible mark on Grady Health System and the State of Georgia,33 improving the lives of countless individuals and strengthening the healthcare safety net for34 generations to come.35 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body36 commend John Haupert for his extraordinary leadership, dedicate d service, and lasting37 S. R. 1046 - 2 - 26 LC 112 4070 contributions to healthcare in Georgia and extend their best wi shes for a fulfilling and38 well-deserved retirement.39 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed40 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to John Haupert.41 S. R. 1046 - 3 -