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DECLARLVG THE MONTH OF
NOVE[L1BER 2007
"NATIONAL HOSPICE MONTH"
IN THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
WHEREAS, Hospice of Palm Beach County was founded in 1978 as a not-for-
profit organisation and is the leading provider of hospice care to residents throughout
Palm Beach County;
WHEREAS, Hospice of Palm Beach County's mission is to provide premier
healthcare to all people facing end-of--life issues through dynamic serv°ices that enhance
quality of life and address the specific needs of our community;
WHEREAS, Hospice of Palm Beach County lives its values by embracing
change and delivering care with a passion to serve others;
WHEREAS, Hospice of Palm Beach County provides full bereavement services
to Hospice patients' families and anyone in the community in need;
WHEREAS, Hospice of Palm Beach County is committed to educating the
community on Advance Directives and the benefits of identifying and communicating
healthcare decisions;
WHEREAS, Hospice of Palm Beach County's high-quality hospice care
reaffirms the belief in the essential dignity of every person, regardless of age, health, or
social status, and every stage of human life deserves to be treated with the utmost respect
and care;
THEREFORE, I Jim Humpage, Mayor of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, in
recognition of this event do hereby proclaim the month of November ?007, as Hospice of
Palm Beach County Month. I encourage all residents of the Village to observe this month
with appropriate programs and activities. I also ask residents to recognize our health care
professionals and volunteers for their contributions to helping provide comfort and care
to those facing alife-limiting illness.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have herewith set my hand and caused the Seal of the
Village of Tequesta be affixed this 11th day of October ?007.
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5300 East Avenue
West Palm Deach, FL 33407-2387
Mayor Jim Humpage
Village of Tequesta
345 Tequesta Dr.
Tequesta, Florida 33469
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Hospice of
Palm Beach County
Licensed since 1981 We're there.
Mayor Jim Humpage
Village of Tequesta
345 Tequesta Dr.
Tequesta, Florida 33469
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On behalf of Hospice of Palm Beach County, I wish to thank you for your service and
commitment to the great Village of Tequesta and its residents.
In conjunction with National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, Hospice of Palm Beach
County will celebrate 30 years of providing premier healthcare to people facing end-of-
life issues in Palm Beach County. Over the course of the last 3 decades, this not-for-profit
organization has cared for more than 62,000 patients, and in the last year alone, provided
bereavement support to more than 6,800 community residents, 300 school support
groups, and responded to 480 scenes where crisis intervention was needed. Hospice of
Palm Beach County is a leading provider of hospice care with unique programs and
services including our music therapy program (the largest music therapy program in the
world) and Crisis Response Team (CRT) which provides group and individual
counseling, crisis intervention services to the community, and crisis management
consultation and services for businesses. Our more than 600 volunteers and 900 staff
members enable us to make a difference in the lives of more than 1,100 patients and their
families daily and anyone in the community in need.
On November 15, 2007, Hospice of Palm Beach County will celebrate its 30th
anniversary at a cocictaii reception from 6-8 pm for local government officials, digiiitar~ies
and supporters at The Harriet Himmel Theater at West Palm Beach's CityPlace. On
behalf of Hospice of Palm Beach County, I kindly request you and your fellow council
members consider a proclamation recognizing Hospice of Palm Beach County for its
pivotal role in the community. (Suggested text is enclosed). Doing so would yield
through the mediaincreased awareness to residents of your community about the
benefits of hospice care.
5300 East Avenue, West Palm beach, FL 33407 Telephone: (561) 848-5200 Toll-free: (888) 848-5200 www.hpbc.com
JCAHO Gold Seal Approved Accreditation. 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Hospice of
Palm Beach County
LicenseA since 1951
We're there.
Mayor Humpage, thank you so much. We are grateful for your support.
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Director of Public R ations
Hospice of Palm Beach County
561.227.5159
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5300 East Avenue, West Palm [3each, FL 33407 Telephone: (561) 848-5200 Toll-free: (888) 848-5200 www.hpbc.com
JCAHO Gold Seal Approved Accreditation. 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Proclamation Recognizing Hospice of Palm Beach County
For 30 Years of Service
To Palm Beach County residents
National Hospice Month-November 2007
Hospice of Palm Beach County's 30th Anniversary-November 2007
Office of (legislator)
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Hospice of Palm Beach County was founded in 1978 as anot-for-profit
organization and is the leading provider of hospice care to residents throughout Palm
Beach County;
WHEREAS, Hospice of Palm Beach County's mission it to provide premier healthcare to
all people facing end-of--life issues through dynamic services that enhance quality of life
and address the specific needs of our community;
WHEREAS, Hospice of Palm Beach County lives its values by embracing change and
delivering care with a passion to serve others;
WHEREAS, Hospice of Palm Beach County provides full bereavement services to
Hospice patients' families and anyone in the community in need;
WHEREAS, Hospice of Palm Beach County is committed to educating the community
on Advance Directives and the benefits of identifying and communicating healthcare
decisions;
WHEREAS, Hospice of Palm Beach County's high-quality hospice care reaffirms the
belief in the essential dignity of every person, regardless of age, health, or social status,
and that every stage of human life deserves to be treated with the utmost respect and care;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, (legislator's name/position) declare November .2007 as Hospice
of Palm Beach County Month. I encourage all residents of (city) to observe this month
with appropriate programs and activities. I also ask Palm Beach County residents to
recognize our health care professionals and volunteers for their contributions to helping
provide comfort and care to those facing alife-limiting illness.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this _ day of (month) in the
year of our Lord two thousand seven and caused this seal to be affixed.
(legislator's name)