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Senate recognizes National Hospitals Week and honors hospital staff who responded during recent wildfires
Summary
The Senate adopted a concurrent resolution recognizing National Hospitals Week and lawmakers praised hospital staff for wildfire response and ongoing health‑care services across the state.
Senators on the floor adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 71 recognizing National Hospitals Week and thanking hospital staff across California for their work, particularly during recent wildfire emergencies.
Sen. Allen, the measure’s presenter, highlighted the scale of hospital services statewide and their critical role during disasters, noting hospital systems handle millions of emergency visits and hundreds of thousands of births annually. Allen said hospitals and their staff stepped up during recent wildfires to treat the injured and support displaced residents.
Sen. Perez singled out Huntington Hospital for its wildfire response during the Eaton and Palisades fires, describing staff who continued to serve even while being evacuated and facing personal losses. Sen. Chobot said the resolution was timely but urged more state action to increase access to care and support hospitals in underserved areas such as the Inland Empire.
The Senate recognized Dr. Lori Morgan, president and CEO of Huntington Hospital, who was introduced to the chamber as part of National Hospitals Week recognition. The resolution was adopted by roll call without objection; the Senate recorded 33 ayes and no no votes.
The resolution is ceremonial and expresses appreciation; senators used floor time to emphasize ongoing policy needs such as workforce, access, and support during emergencies.
