Resolution 06-1159RESOLUTION NO.06-1159
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD,
FLORIDA DECLARING OUR SUPPORT AND
ENDORSEMENT FOR NEMOURS CHILDREN'S
HOSPITAL IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA;
ENCOURAGING OTHER MUNICIPALITIES TO
PUBLICLY EXPRESS THEIR SUPPORT FOR
NEMOURS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN
ORLANDO, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the genesis of Nemours is found in the will of Alfred I. duPont
where he expressed his desire to alleviate human suffering; and
WHEREAS, Nemours was incorporated in 1936 and currently receives funding
through the Alfred I. duPont Testamentary Trust and the Edward Ball Estate; and
WHEREAS, in 1940 Nemours opened its first health care institution, what is now
the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, located in Delaware, and today operates its
stand alone children's hospital in Delaware and numerous children's health care clinics in
Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida; and
- WHEREAS, since establishing its Orlando clinic in 1997 through 2005, Nemours
has provided over $140 million in mission support to Central Florida, currently employs a
total of more than 200 associates and physicians covering numerous specialties and
hospital based physicians; and
WHEREAS, currently, the pediatric specialty practices and clinics of Nemours
operating in Orlando, Pensacola and Jacksonville have invested over $500 million in
mission support in the State of Florida, have treated almost 800,000 Florida children,
employs over 130 physicians in the State, have made an economic impact of $240 million
annually, and
WHEREAS, Nemours has expressed interest in building a top -tier integrated
children's health system, inclusive of a $250 million state-of-the-art children's hospital,
in Orlando, Florida; and
WHEREAS, Orlando is blessed with excellent hospitals and that added services
and competition will only enhance the healthcare system for the citizens of Central
Florida, especially its children; and
WHEREAS, in addition to providing the kind of specialized care that will attract
patients from around the world, Nemours will also employ as many as 1,500 people, add
"' $350 million annually to the Central Florida economy, enhance the areas reputation as a
world -class provider of medical care, make Central Florida a logical location for ancillary
health-care based businesses; and
WHEREAS, Nemours is an independent, comprehensive pediatric hospital,
which will improve the well being of the children in Central Florida by providing a
location where any and all pediatric ailments can be treated in one facility, and will allow
the children of area taxpayers the opportunity to receive care with one high standard of
quality and distinction regardless of the recipient's financial status; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of Longwood hereby finds that the operation
of a Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando, Florida is undoubtedly in the best interests
of the citizens of Longwood.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City
Commission of Longwood, Florida do hereby proclaim our endorsement and support of
the Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando, Florida and that the Mayor and City
Commission encourage other municipalities and local governments in Central Florida to
publicly express their support for Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando, Florida.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread upon the Official
Minutes of the City Commission by the City Clerk, this Resolution be presented to Karen
Breakell, Director of Community Relations, of Nemours Children's Hospital, and this
Resolution be presented to other municipalities and local governments throughout Central
Florida.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Longwood, thi 20 day of
No m16c'J'", 2006.
John C. ingot, ayor
ATTEST: `
Sarah M. Mirus, City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality for the use aande l!Hance of the City of Longwood,
Florida only.
S. Rdper, Acting