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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
19-348
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
December 4, 2012
To recognize the tireless work of Mr. Frank DeLisi in improving the operations and quality of care delivered at United Medical Center, which offers community services that would be otherwise absent, including highly specialized services for critically injured patients, specialty care, diagnostics, and culturally competent care for people of diverse backgrounds.
WHEREAS, Mr. Frank DeLisi has served United Medical Center (“UMC”) with great professionalism and expertise since joining the hospital in November of 2008;
WHEREAS, Mr. DeLisi has been a tireless advocate for the hospital and the communities that depend on UMC’s services as the only hospital east of the Anacostia River;
WHEREAS, as Chief Executive Officer of UMC, Frank DeLisi engineered the hospital’s turnaround by implementing a strategy of cost containment, business development, and quality improvements;
WHEREAS, Mr. DeLisi is highly regarded and respected by members of the UMC staff and community for his attention to the unique backgrounds and perspectives of all hospital stakeholders;
WHEREAS, Mr. DeLisi’s work has effectively rebuilt community confidence in UMC as evidenced by the significant increases in patient volume and revenues;
WHEREAS, through his years of service, Mr. DeLisi has successfully guided the hospital through significant challenges and consistently demonstrated committed leadership throughout his tenure;
WHEREAS, UMC is a vital part of the District of Columbia’s health care infrastructure that serves a vulnerable population with critically important community-wide health and social services to the uninsured and low-income people;
WHEREAS, Mr. DeLisi’s work has contributed significantly to moving this safety net hospital down the path toward long term sustainability; and
WHEREAS, Mr. DeLisi has conducted himself and served UMC with the utmost integrity.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Frank DeLisi Recognition Resolution of 2012”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia hereby recognizes the steadfast work and unwavering dedication to United Medical Center of Mr. Frank DeLisi.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
