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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-202
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
May 28, 2014
To recognize and honor the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home as it celebrates its 75th anniversary and to declare May 29, 2014, as “Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home Day” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its incorporation and its dedication to serving the District of Columbia’s seniors;
WHEREAS, the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home was established in 1939 to provide quality care to low- and modest-income seniors;
WHEREAS, the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home maintains a steadfast commitment to its mission to provide excellent health- and life-care services to low- and modest-income seniors of the District of Columbia, empowering them to live their lives to the fullest;
WHEREAS, the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home demonstrates, through its programs and services, the desire to help residents embrace their past, secure their future, and celebrate their individuality;
WHEREAS, the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home is staffed by caring professionals who provide outstanding medical care, housing, nutritional services, psychosocial and recreational programs, and rehabilitative care to all residents;
WHEREAS, the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home is the recipient of numerous prestigious commendations, including the 2013 Bronze National Award for Excellence for both its Skilled Nursing Facility and its Assisted Living Residence; a 2013 five-star rating, the highest attainable, from the Federal Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services; and, a best nursing home rating for 2014 by U.S. News and World Report;
WHEREAS, the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home is an invaluable resource to low- and modest-income seniors and will continue to meet the needs of future generations of District of Columbia seniors with its legacy of superior care; and
WHEREAS, the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home will honor Charlie Brotman with the Laura Lisner Award recognizing his outstanding achievements and efforts to enhance the quality of life for the aging population of the District of Columbia:
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home Recognition Resolution of 2014”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia acknowledges and honors the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home and its staff on the home’s 75th anniversary for providing loving, respectful, and quality care to the vulnerable yet valuable senior citizens in our community and declares May 29, 2014, as “Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home Day” in the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
