[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 29, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1007]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF SOUTHAMPTON 
                                HOSPITAL

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                         HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 29, 2009

  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate an 
important milestone in the history of public health in the community of 
Southampton, New York. A century ago this year, a group of committed 
local doctors and philanthropic citizens founded Southampton Hospital, 
beginning a tradition of quality, compassionate care that continues 
today.
  In 1908, two Southampton doctors received an emergency call from a 
woman living on the outskirts of the village. The doctors could not 
risk moving their patient to the nearest hospital, so they conducted a 
life-saving operation by kerosene lamp in the woman's attic. This 
incident crystallized the need for a local health care facility where 
modern emergency procedures could be performed in safety.
  In 1909, Southampton Hospital received a charter from the State of 
New York and a modest home was acquired to house a dispensary and 
nurse. Since that time, the hospital facility at Meeting House Lane and 
Lewis Street has been expanded and augmented with the latest in medical 
technologies. Its mission to provide the highest standard of health 
care continues to be sustained by the generous and grateful community.
  Today, Southampton Hospital offers a full range of inpatient and 
outpatient services and is staffed by more than 240 physicians, 
dentists, and other health professionals. Board-certified emergency 
physicians staff the hospital every hour of every day. In addition, 
satellite facilities have been established throughout the South Fork of 
Long Island to provide services in primary care, radiology, physical 
therapy and rehabilitation to the broader area.
  Madam Speaker, as a native of Southampton, the Hospital is an 
institution especially close to my heart. Two years ago, the hospital 
administrators gave me a beautiful drawing depicting the hospital and 
grounds that I proudly display in my personal office in Washington. I 
was born at Southampton Hospital, as were my two daughters, and it has 
served my family well in times of distress and joy. As the hospital 
enters its second century, I offer its staff and administration my deep 
thanks and best wishes for the future.

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