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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
21-189
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
April 5, 2016
To commemorate Capital Caring’s 2016 Hospice Comes to Washington event, and its efforts in addressing the growing need for hospice care among underserved communities in the nation’s capital.
WHEREAS, the 3-day Capital Caring’s 2016 Hospice Comes to Washington event, April 12-14, 2016, brings together key stakeholders, community leaders, policy makers, activists, and supporters in addressing the state of advanced illness care in the District, as well as discussing innovative approaches and best practices for faith- and community-based organizations to bridge gaps in advanced illness care;
WHEREAS, for nearly 40 years, Capital Caring has improved care for those facing life-limiting illness through direct support of patients and their families, public education, and advocacy;
WHEREAS, since its inception in 1977, Capital Caring has provided hospice, palliative care, and counseling to more than 96,000 patients and their families;
WHEREAS, over 700 employees and 900 volunteers have traveled more than 1.8 million miles to provide these services to nearly 1,200 patients each day, regardless of their ability to pay;
WHEREAS, as one of the nation's oldest and largest nonprofit providers of hospice and
palliative care, Capital Caring is proud to provide over $3 million in charitable care to patients last year alone; and
WHEREAS, Hospice Comes to Washington has both inspired the national hospice movement and driven expanded access to hospice and advanced care for residents of the District of Columbia.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Hospice Comes to Washington Recognition Resolution of 2016”.
Sec. 2. The Council of The District of Columbia recognizes Hospice Comes to Washington as a critical event in helping to create the best possible advanced care policies, and commends Capital Caring for its service and commitment to District patients.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in
the District of Columbia Register
