10 LC 94 2484

House Resolution 1599

By: Representatives Neal of the 1st and Scott of the 2nd

A RESOLUTION

Commending the Hutcheson Medical Center Laboratory and recognizing the week of April 18-24, 2010, as Lab Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Hutcheson Medical Center Laboratory has 37 highly trained medical technologists, medical laboratory technicians, histotechnicians, and cytotechnicians that provide quality service to the citizens of Northwest Georgia; and

WHEREAS, demand for medical laboratory testing is increasing due to the growing world population, stronger emphasis being placed on preventative medicine, and an explosion of new medical technologies; and

WHEREAS, the technical staff of the Hutcheson Medical Center Laboratory all hold nationally recognized certifications for clinical laboratory professionals from the American Society of Clinical Pathology, the American Medical Technologists, or the American Association of Bioanalysts; and

WHEREAS, accredited by the Joint Commission and the American Association for Blood Banks, the Hutcheson Medical Center Laboratory performs approximately 450,000 tests per year and provides service to Hutcheson Hospital patients and the surrounding community through outreach programs and physician office services; and

WHEREAS, under the astute direction and leadership of board certified pathologist Dr. Lori D. Emerson, the Hutcheson Medical Center Laboratory provides professional and technical expertise that results in quality performance and patient safety; and

WHEREAS, the Hutcheson Medical Center Laboratory has earned a well-deserved reputation for quality customer care, state of the art equipment, and efficient service that is worthy of recognition.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Hutcheson Medical Center Laboratory for providing quality health care services to the patients of Georgia and recognize the week of April 18-24, 2010, as Lab Week at the state capitol.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Hutcheson Medical Center Laboratory.