P R O C L A M A T I O N

WHEREAS, Joseph W. Gross served as president and CEO of St. Elizabeth for 25 years and will be retiring at the end of 2010; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Gross was instrumental in effecting the merger with St. Luke Hospital that brought St. Elizabeth Healthcare into Fort Thomas, providing a continuance of quality service to the citizens of Campbell County, and

WHEREAS, during his tenure at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Mr. Gross’s leadership brought many valuable services and new facilities to the hospitals; and

WHEREAS, some of these new facilities include, a freestanding surgery center; the Center for Woman’s Wellness, completion of a major expansion project at the South Unit, including hospital facilities, a freestanding hospice center, medical offices, real estate development, a new psychiatric hospital, a new outpatient center and a medical group practice; and

WHEREAS, in 2007 Mr. Gross received the “Distinguished Service Award” from Kentucky Hospital Association which is bestowed to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the healthcare field; and

WHEREAS, St. Elizabeth has been awarded top recognition by many national publications and various health organizations, and

WHEREAS, Mr. Gross has dedicated the past 25 years of his life into helping the Northern Kentucky Community through healthcare.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, MARY H. BROWN, as Mayor of the City of Fort Thomas,

Campbell County, Kentucky, hereby proclaim that this day, December 6^th, 2010 be

designated as:

“JOSEPH W. GROSS DAY”

within the City of Fort Thomas, and extending to him our deepest appreciation for all of his dedicated work and wishing him the best in all of his future endeavors.

SIGNED:

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Mary H. Brown, Mayor

City of Fort Thomas, Kentucky