[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24242]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF NEWTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

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                           HON. SCOTT GARRETT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 11, 2007

  Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend 
Newton Memorial Hospital on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. As it 
celebrates its diamond anniversary, I share the sentiments of all 
Newton area residents who are grateful for the integral role the 
hospital plays in their community.
  The hospital was founded in 1932 out of the bequest of the estate of 
Thomas E. Murray. With his gift, as well as half a million in funds 
raised through a community financial campaign, the Newton Hospital 
Foundation began to plan construction of a hospital facility off of 
Route 94 in Newton, NJ. When it opened its doors that year, it had 40 
acute care beds and 10 bassinets. That initial facility is now the 
Administration Building. The Sussex County community rapidly grew and 
the hospital grew with it. By 1951, the hospital constructed a new 
building, adding 60 more inpatient beds, a complete maternity suite 
with a newborn nursery of 20 beds, and expanded ancillary and 
diagnostic services.
  And, as the community continued to grow, Newton Memorial Hospital 
kept pace, adding buildings, beds, and land. By the year 2000, Newton 
Memorial had opened the Sparta Health and Wellness Center to provide 
off-campus outpatient diagnostics and treatment, a state of the art 
emergency room and surgical suites, and more. In that year, 10,262 
patients were admitted for inpatient and same-day surgery cases, 
including 750 births. And, in 2001, the hospital extended its care over 
the border into Pike County, Pennsylvania, with its Milford Health and 
Wellness Center.
  Newton Memorial Hospital's continuing efforts to meet the needs of 
the community are shepherded by a superior staff, dedicated volunteers, 
and an active and capable Foundation. As a Sussex County resident, I 
understand how comforting it is to know that we are served by the 
Newton Memorial Hospital and I join the community in wishing them the 
best for another 75 years of superior care.

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