SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 33
(By Senators Foster, Tomblin, Mr. President, Jenkins, Prezioso, Hall, McCabe, Stollings, Unger, McKenzie, Plymale, Kessler and Hunter)

Designating February 22, 2007, as "Hospital Day".
Whereas, Hospitals play a critical role in improving the health of our citizens; and
Whereas, Hospitals contribute more than $5 billion annually to the state's economy; and
Whereas, Last year, West Virginia hospitals treated six million people in their outpatient departments, provided emergency care to over one million patients, delivered 21,000 babies, performed nearly 250,000 surgeries and cared for more than 300,000 people as inpatients; and
Whereas, Hospitals are an important part of our educational system, with instructional programs that provide for a wide range of services and technical and professional positions; and
Whereas, West Virginia hospitals employ over 39,000 people and, directly or indirectly, support one out of every nine jobs in the state; therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate:That the Senate hereby designates February 22, 2007, as "Hospital Day"; and, be it Further Resolved, That the Senate expresses its appreciation to hospitals for the services they provide to care for the health of our citizens; and, be it Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate officials of the West Virginia Hospital Association.