The resolution celebrates the centennial anniversary of Bryan Health, acknowledging its significant contributions to healthcare in the region over the past 100 years. It highlights the organization's origins, beginning with the donation of land by William Jennings Bryan and the establishment of Bryan Memorial Hospital in 1926. The resolution also notes the historical milestones achieved by Bryan Health, including being the first hospital in America to incorporate inpatient psychiatric care, pioneering heart care, and delivering Nebraska's first surviving twenty-two-week gestation baby.
Furthermore, the resolution recognizes Bryan Health's growth and impact, which now includes six medical centers, a private foundation, a physician network, and a college of health sciences that serves all counties in Nebraska. The Nebraska Legislature expresses its gratitude and congratulations to Bryan Health for its dedication to improving the health and quality of life for Nebraskans. Copies of the resolution will be sent to Bryan Health and its Chief Executive Officer, Russ Gronewold.