Pennsylvania HR 472: A Resolution recognizing the week of May 10 through 16, 2026, as "National Hospital Week" in Pennsylvania.

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PRINTER'S NO. 3153
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 472
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY RAPP, FRANKEL, CAUSER, PICKETT, KAUFFMAN, VENKAT,
SANCHEZ, ANDERSON, MADDEN, SCHEUREN, CONKLIN, HOHENSTEIN,
PASHINSKI, NEILSON, D. WILLIAMS, CIRESI AND GALLAGHER,
APRIL 8, 2026
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, APRIL 8, 2026
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of May 10 through 16, 2026, as "National
Hospital Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The hardworking professionals of this Commonwealth's
hospitals and health systems ensure that every resident of this
Commonwealth can receive high-quality health care 24 hours a
day, seven days a week, 365 days a year; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth's hospitals provided more than $10
billion in community benefit to members of our communities in
fiscal year 2024; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth's hospitals work to care for
individuals and families and support communities by offering,
among other services, 56 trauma centers that save the lives of
tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians each year and obstetric
units that delivered more than 118,000 babies in calendar year
2024; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth's hospitals provided 1.5 million
instances of inpatient treatment and more than 5.4 million
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instances of emergency department care in calendar year 2024;
and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth takes pride in its 122 teaching
hospitals that are investing in the next generation of
lifesaving health care practitioners and 30 hospitals that are
recognized with the prestigious "Magnet" designation by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center; and
WHEREAS, Hospitals in this Commonwealth operate more than
1,700 training programs and educate more than 10,000 physicians
and many other skilled professionals annually; and
WHEREAS, Hospitals are the largest employer in 20 counties in
this Commonwealth and among the top 10 employers in 36
additional counties in this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Hospitals are responsible for one in eight jobs
across this Commonwealth, including more than 342,000 of our
families, friends and neighbors who are directly employed, and
more than 443,000 individuals who are supported by the hospital-
generated industry; and
WHEREAS, Hospitals and their affiliated medical schools bring
nearly $1.9 billion in Federal health care research grants into
this Commonwealth and contribute $195.4 billion in economic
activity for our State and local economies, accounting for
approximately 19% of this Commonwealth's gross domestic product;
and
WHEREAS, "National Hospital Week" celebrates hospitals and
the individuals who support the health of their communities with
dedication and compassion; and
WHEREAS, The observance of "National Hospital Week" is a
reminder that hospitals are the foundations of the communities
that built them, serving individuals from all walks of life;
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therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
week of May 10 through 16, 2026, as "National Hospital Week" in
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives thank frontline
health care workers and hospital employees for their dedicated
service to the residents of this Commonwealth; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge residents of
this Commonwealth to show appreciation to health care workers
and hospital employees for their devotion and compassion even in
the most difficult of circumstances; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge its members
to visit hospitals in their communities to learn about the
innovative quality care and services that are improving the
health and well-being of residents of this Commonwealth.
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