Rep. Young offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 161.

            A resolution to express opposition to the closing of St. John Riverview Center in Detroit.

            Whereas, The closing of St. John Riverview Center is a devastating blow to the east side Detroit community and will hinder access to medical care for many.  The closing will also have an economic impact on hundreds of people who will lose their jobs; and

            Whereas, For years, the St. John Riverview Center has been a mainstay for the residents of Detroit who may have transportation challenges access their doctors.  The loss of inpatient care as well as other clinical services has been a devastating blow to a community already struggling with inadequate health care.  The hospital has provided care for some of the city's poorest citizens who have relied on it for emergency care, child deliveries, mental health services, and the overall health needs of the community; and

            Whereas, Detroit is currently in the midst of a health care crisis and the closing of this facility will only intensify its effect. With the closing of St. John Riverview Center, the city's most vulnerable and underserved population will face even greater difficulty in receiving health care services; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we express our opposition to the closing of the St. John Riverview Center in Detroit; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the members of the Board of Directors of St. John Riverview Center Health.