A Sullivan County Lawmaker Has Written A Proclaimation Declaring November As National Hospice Month In Kingsport. State Representative Tony Shipley, A Kingsport Republican, Says The Proclaimation Encourages Citizens To Increase Their Awareness Of Hospice Service With Activities And Programs. According To Shipley, Who Serves On The House Health And Human Services Committee, Hospice Plays An Important Role In Medicine By Easing The Suffering Of A Patient, And Assisting The Families Through A Very Difficult Time. Thousands Of Hospice Agencies Across The Country Have Also Deemed The Month As National Hospice Month.