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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6930 - Reach CommitteeRESOLUTION NO. 6 9 R 0 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMENDING THE "REACH COMMITTEE" FOR LEADERSHIP, DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT TO THE CONTINUING PROVISION OF SUPERIOR QUALITY HEALTH CARE TO THE COMMUNITY Ad&.. qW WHEREAS, there exists a critical shortage of hospital beds at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian; and WHEREAS, the continuing population flow to the Newport Harbor area has resulted in overcrowded facilities at Hoag Hospital; and WHEREAS, a committee composed of prominent citizens of the area, to be known as the "REACH Committee ", has been formed; and WHEREAS, the REACH Committee will be the driving force behind the 1969 -1970 -1971 REACH Expansion Program resulting in an eleven story addition to Hoag Hospital; and WHEREAS, the REACH Committee will work in coordination with the Hoag Hospital Board of Directors and the Hospital Administration in raising $3 Million from the community to expand hospital facilities to meet the demand; and WHEREAS, the REACH Committee's inspirational motto is "Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for ? "; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Newport Beach take special pride in personally commending all members of the REACH Committee for their public spirited contribution to the health care of their community in render- ing personal service in securing adequate facilities at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian; BE.IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and members of the City Council extend their warm best wishes for a successful three year community fund drive during the REACH years. ADOPTED this day of tCe- 4,r y , 1969. ATTEST- mayor V\ ` CiyCer C"Y LERK OF THE E GINAL C FIED E CITY OF yPORT$BEA�CH�g' IDATFA