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H. 5390

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Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. McLeod, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young
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Introduced in the House on May 26, 2004
Introduced in the Senate on May 26, 2004
Adopted by the General Assembly on May 26, 2004

Summary: Palmetto Health Hospice

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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   5/26/2004  House   Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-306
   5/26/2004  Senate  Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-12

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

5/26/2004

TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE PALMETTO HEALTH HOSPICE ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF CARING, COMPASSIONATE SERVICE TO SOUTH CAROLINA PATIENTS AND FAMILIES AND TO ENCOURAGE CITIZENS TO INCREASE THEIR AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE AND AVAILABILITY OF HOSPICE SERVICES AND TO OBSERVE THIS MONTH WITH APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS.

Whereas, 2004 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the establishment of Palmetto Health Hospice, which was the first licensed hospice in South Carolina; and

Whereas, Palmetto Health Hospice is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, licensed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Medicaid and Medicare Certified, a member of the National Hospice Organization, and a member of the Hospice for the Carolinas; and

Whereas, each year, approximately 2,000 patients within 24 counties in South Carolina receive end-of-life care from Palmetto Health Hospice; and

Whereas, hospice care allows patients and families to receive professional medical services, pain and symptom control, and emotional and spiritual support, in their home of choice; and

Whereas, hospice creates a compassionate atmosphere where patients are able to die with dignity, wherever they call home, surrounded and supported by loved ones, familiar friends, and committed caregivers; and

Whereas, professional and compassionate hospice staff and volunteers, including physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and clergy, provide comprehensive care and attend to the particular needs and wishes of each patient, and family members and friends also receive counseling and bereavement care that helps them cope with the loss of loved ones; and

Whereas, providing high-quality hospice care reaffirms our belief in the essential dignity of every person, regardless of age, health, or social status, and that every stage of human life deserves to be treated with the utmost respect and care; and

Whereas, the observance of Palmetto Health Hospice twenty-fifth Anniversary is an opportunity to recognize the professionals, volunteers, and family caregivers who take on the challenge of caring for patients at the end of life. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize and congratulate Palmetto Health Hospice on the occasion of its twenty-fifth anniversary of caring, compassionate service to South Carolina patients and families and to encourage citizens to increase their awareness of the importance and availability of hospice services and to observe this month with appropriate activities and programs.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Palmetto Health Hospice.

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