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A Resolution Recognizing LewisGale Hospital -Pulaski and its Employees
in Observance of National Hospital Week
WHEREAS, National Hospital Week is being observed from May 10th through May 161h; an observance established
in 1953; and,
WHEREAS, a hospital is more than a place where people go to heal, it is a part of the community that fosters
health and represents hope. From providing treatment and comfort to the sick, to welcoming new life into the world,
hospitals are central to a healthy and optimistic community. It is a celebration of the history, technology and
dedicated professionals that make our facility a source of confidence, care and pride; and,
WHEREAS, LewisGale-Pulaski hospital, fulfills this important role in the Town of Pulaski through its support of
community health, primary care and specialized treatment administered by a core of trained and dedicated
physicians, nurses, therapists, engineers, food service workers, volunteers, administrators and other workers; and,
WHEREAS, LewisGale-Pulaski is the cornerstone for health services and specialized treatment for the Town of
Pulaski and the surrounding area; and,
WHEREAS, the facility has expanded its operations and treatment capacity to include a state of the art cancer
treatment facility, a new center for psychological services, and a wide variety of community outreach programs to
enhance the health and well-being of our community along with a highly professional and motivated staff whose
services and work at all levels provide the high level of care and treatment to the members of our community; and,
WHEREAS, LewisGale-Pulaski and its staff are the first line of our community's defense against the current viral
pandemic, placing themselves in harm's way to protect and provide care for our community;
NOW THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, sitting in regular
session this 61h day of May 2020, that in observance of National Hospital Week, the Council hereby recognizes and
commends LewisGale-Pulaski hospital and its staff for its success and hard work in providing the high quality of
care for the Town and surrounding area.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council extends its heartfelt thanks to the staff of LewisGale-Pulaski for their
professionalism, service and sacrifice in protecting our community from the COVID-19 viral pandemic and
ministering to those who may be affected by this disease.
This resolution is effective upon adoption and is hereby adopted this 6th day of May 2020 by the duly recorded vote
of the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia as set forth below:
Lane R. Penn -Aye
Brooks R. Dawson -Aye
Gregory C. East -Aye
ATTEST:
David N. Quesenberry
Clerk of Council
Joseph K. Goodman -Aye
G. Tyler Clontz -Aye
James A. Radcliffe -Aye
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TOWN O KI, VIRGINIA
L. Clark
Mayor
Resolution 2020-14
A Resolution Recognizing the Service of Local Nurses
in Observance of National Nurses Week
WHEREAS, since 1991, National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6th through May 12tH
the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing; and,
WHEREAS, nursing comprises the largest component of the healthcare workforce with over 4.0
million registered nurses nationwide; and,
WHEREAS, nurses are the
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NOW, THEREFORE be it RI of Pulaski, Virginia, sitting in
regular session this 6th day c iition of National Nurses
Week, does hereby commer � members of the nursing
community of the New River _.-ion to their patient's welfare
and perseverance in the face of challenges in providing for the comfort and care of their patients.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council wishes to remember and recognize those nurses, who
in the course of their duties, have lost their lives as a result of the current viral pandemic, giving their
last full measure to their patients, their duties and their profession.
This resolution is effective upon adoption and is hereby adopted this 6th day of May 2020 by the duly
recorded vote of the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia as set forth below:
Lane R. Penn
-Aye
Brooks R. Dawson
-Aye
Gregory C. East
-Aye
ATTEST:
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David N. Quesenber
Clerk of Council
Joseph K. Goodman
-Aye
G. Tyler Clontz
-Aye
James A. Radcliffe
-Aye
THE TOWN SKI, VIRGI
David L. Clark
Mayor