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GA SR1244

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/26/2012

Primary Sponsor

Barry Loudermilk

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Piedmont Newnan Hospital, a 136-bed nonprofit acute care hospital in Coweta County with more than 800 employees and an annual economic benefit exceeding $157 million to the local community and Georgia citizens.
  • Piedmont Healthcare acquired the hospital in 2007 and invested more than $162 million in constructing a new replacement facility for the original 1925 hospital, scheduled to open May 8, 2012.
  • The new hospital comprises 362,376 square feet on 105 acres and is designed to be one of the first LEED-certified hospitals in Georgia, meeting internationally recognized green building standards.
  • Commends hospital leadership, including President and CEO Michael Bass and Piedmont Healthcare President and CEO R. Timothy Stack, for completing the five-year project despite severe economic recession.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to both Michael Bass and R. Timothy Stack.

Legislative Description

Piedmont Newnan Hospital and Piedmont Healthcare; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/26/2012

Full Bill Text

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