[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 4 (Monday, January 24, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S141]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CELEBRATING WILLIAM BEAUMONT HOSPITAL'S FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, on behalf of Senator Stabenow and 
myself, I congratulate the William Beaumont Hospital on 50 years of 
dedicated service to the Michigan community.
  William Beaumont Hospital opened its doors in Royal Oak in 1955 as a 
result of a survey in southeast Michigan which showed an overwhelming 
need for medical assistance in the area. The survey was quickly proven 
correct. Within its first week of operation, the hospital performed 
over 40 major surgeries and delivered over 30 babies. As the need 
continued to grow, Beaumont opened a second hospital in 1977 in Troy.
  In the past 50 years, Beaumont has grown significantly, logging 
nearly 1.7 million inpatient admissions and nearly 3.3 million 
emergency visits. It works closely with several universities in 
Michigan to provide premier residency and fellowship programs and the 
Beaumont Research Institute conducts more than 800 active studies 
funded by grants.
  Today, Beaumont is ranked among the top hospitals not just in 
Michigan but in the Nation. With staff representing over 90 different 
medical and surgical specialties, Beaumont has been honored with 
numerous awards including AARP's ``Top 50 Hospitals,'' one of 
``America's Best Hospitals'' by U.S. News and World Report, a ``100 Top 
Hospitals--National Benchmarks for Success'' by Solucient, and one of 
Michigan's ``Best Places to Work'' by Crain's Detroit Business.
  Senator Stabenow and I are delighted to have the opportunity to thank 
the former and current staff of Beaumont Hospital for their enormous 
contributions to the State of Michigan and to congratulate them on 
reaching this significant milestone.

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