S*1476 Concurrent Resolution, By Drummond
 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE ABBEVILLE AREA MEDICAL CENTER UPON
 THE OPENING OF THE NEW HOSPITAL ON AUGUST 1, 2006, AND TO COMMEND ABBEVILLE
 COUNTY FOR RECOGNIZING AND SERVING THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH CARE NEEDS.

   06/14/06  Senate Introduced, adopted, sent to House SJ-68
   06/14/06  House  Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ-102

TO CONGRATULATE THE ABBEVILLE AREA MEDICAL CENTER UPON THE OPENING OF THE NEW HOSPITAL ON AUGUST 1, 2006, AND TO COMMEND ABBEVILLE COUNTY FOR RECOGNIZING AND SERVING THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH CARE NEEDS.

Whereas, the new Abbeville Area Medical Center will open its doors to the public on August 1, 2006, providing its patients with the most personalized, compassionate care possible; and

Whereas, originally established in 1919, as Abbeville County Memorial Hospital, the hospital has continuously offered expert care with a full range of services; and

Whereas, striving to be the first choice for health care in the community, the new, state-of-the-art facility of the Abbeville Area Medical Center is designed for the way health care is given today and will offer convenient, efficient care; and

Whereas, the hospital and its staff are dedicated to improving the health of the communities they serve; and

Whereas, having quality, close-to-home health care in rural areas is vital to the health of the community, and the new facility will continue the hospital's long tradition of providing excellent, comprehensive care; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly are proud to recognize the opening of the Abbeville Area Medical Center as the construction of the new facility further demonstrates the hospital's commitment and dedication to its patients, staff, and medical team. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, congratulate the Abbeville Area Medical Center upon the opening of the new hospital on August 1, 2006, and commend Abbeville County for recognizing and serving the community's health care needs.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Abbeville Area Medical Center.