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RE. TONGUE RIVER HOSPITAL

RESOLUTION:

Whereas, Because of cuts in appropriations the Tongue River Reservation Hospital has been closed and consolidated with the Crow Hospital some 45 miles away, a long distance and bad roads during winter months, and,

Whereas, The Tongue River Reservation Hospital is modernly equipped and of permanent construction and is in on isolated community and serves a community of about 2,000 people, and

Whereas, Some patients failed to reach the Crow Hospital and the Tongue River Reservation Hospital is in dire need of this hospital facility.

Now Therefore, be it resolved that this Convention recommend the complete restoration of the Tongue River Reservation Hospital facility and medical service..