Senate Resolution No. 1719
BY: Senator WEBB
COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of Guthrie
Lourdes Hospital
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality of life in the communities across this great State of New
York is enriched by the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
organizations of distinction whose singular purpose is the care and
welfare of others; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Guthrie Lourdes Hospital,
celebrated in November 2025; and
WHEREAS, In 1925, at the request of Bishop Daniel Curley, four
sisters from the Daughters of Charity (Martina Disney, Gertrude Eisele,
Rose Anna Hastings, and Louise McParland) arrived in Binghamton, New
York with a mission to provide compassionate care; and
WHEREAS, The hospital originally opened as the 25-bed Our Lady of
Lourdes Memorial Hospital inside the Corbett Mansion on Riverside Drive
in Binghamton, NY; and
WHEREAS, In 1938, a replica of the famous Grotto at Lourdes, France,
was built on the hospital grounds to provide a place of peace for
patients and families; while the original was moved during expansions, a
version remains a landmark on the property today; and
WHEREAS, In 1983, Lourdes Hospital was selected by the federal
government for a national cancer research project, establishing its
reputation in oncology; and
WHEREAS, Lourdes Hospital joined Ascension Health in 1999, becoming
part of the largest Catholic health system in the country; and
WHEREAS, In 2006, the hospital survived a devastating flood that
caused over $20 million in damage, leading to significant renovations;
and
WHEREAS, On February 1, 2024, Lourdes Hospital transitioned from
Ascension Health to The Guthrie Clinic, a non-profit system based in
Sayre, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Over its long history, Guthrie Lourdes Hospital has grown
from a small neighborhood hospital into a 197-bed acute care facility;
it has developed a network of primary care offices, a Regional Cancer
Center, and unique services like mobile mammography and dental vans to
reach rural areas; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes the vital importance of
Guthrie Lourdes Hospital in providing excellence in care through
prevention, education and treatment, and its evident commitment to this
mission; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Guthrie Lourdes Hospital,
recognizing and commending the hospital's unwavering dedication to
providing essential healthcare services to Binghamton and beyond, and
acknowledging the invaluable contributions of its healthcare
professionals, staff, and leadership in making Guthrie Lourdes Hospital
a trusted and vital institution within the community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Guthrie Lourdes Hospital.
