HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 010-2013 Resolution No. 10-13
A Resolution Supporting a Capital Campaign for Brookings Health System Foundation
Whereas,the community of Brookings has a tradition of striving for optimum quality of life,
including health care; and
Whereas, Brookings Health System is our municipal community health system with a goal of
INSPIRING HEALTH for the people of our community; and
Whereas, Brookings Health System Foundation enables individuals, families, and businesses to
participate in healthcare philanthropy to help Brookings Health System fulfill its mission; and
Whereas, Brookings Health System Foundation relies on private and corporate gifts to:
-support charity health care for those less fortunate,
-support health and wellness education,
-improve patient care through facility, equipment and technology upgrades; and
Whereas, Brookings Health System is Inspiring Health by building a state-of-the-art household
model skilled nursing facilities, The Neighborhoods at Brookview, and
Whereas, Brookings Health System Foundation is conducting a campaign to support The
Neighborhoods at Brookview, through its "Make this House a Home" campaign with a goal to
raise $600,000 by June 1, 2013.
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Brookings that the City Council
endorses and gives its unqualified support to the "Make this House a Home" campaign and
encourages the community to support the Brookings Health System Foundation with this effort
to improve health care and the quality of life for Brookings.
Passed and approved this 22nd day of January, 2013.
CITY OF BROOKINGS
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