"While the Grady Board takes the necessary first step to put its own house in order, I am actively working with the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker on funding solutions for Georgia's trauma network that will doubtlessly infuse funds to Grady Memorial Hospital. I have no intention of signing an unenforceable document that seeks to bind the state to a specific appropriation. I look forward to working with Grady's leaders and exploring the state's role in helping hospitals like Grady that provide critical trauma services to Georgia."

Monday, Grady's board of trustees unanimously approved a resolution that would establish a nonprofit governing board intended to attract $300 million in immediate and long-term funding from the city's business, philanthropic and government communities including $30 million from the state.