Bill Text: NY J00163 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Dr. David Scamurra upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Sister Mary Mechtilde Memorial Award by the Kenmore Mercy Foundation

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-01-15 - ADOPTED [J00163 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00163-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 163

BY: Senator JACOBS

        HONORING  Dr.  David Scamurra upon the occasion of
        his designation as  recipient  of  the  Sister  Mary
        Mechtilde   Memorial  Award  by  the  Kenmore  Mercy
        Foundation on November 16, 2018

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize  and
pay   tribute   to  those  individuals  within  the  medical  field  who
distinguish themselves through professional excellence and who have made
significant contributions to the quality of  life  of  citizens  in  the
State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Dr. David Scamurra upon the occasion of his designation as recipient  of
the   Sister   Mary  Mechtilde  Memorial  Award  by  the  Kenmore  Mercy
Foundation, celebrated at its A  Tribute  to  Angels  Event  on  Friday,
November  16,  2018,  at  Salvatore's  Italian Gardens in Lancaster, New
York; and

  WHEREAS, The Kenmore Mercy  Foundation  raises  funds  from  friends
across  the  community  who  wish  to  support the hospital's mission of
providing compassionate healthcare to the residents of Erie County,  New
York; and

  WHEREAS,  Each  year,  the  Sister  Mary Mechtilde Memorial Award is
given to an individual  who  personifies  the  philanthropic  ideals  of
Sister  Mary  Mechtilde  O'Connor,  Kenmore Mercy Hospital's founder and
first administrator; and

  WHEREAS,  An  anatomic  pathology  specialist  and  chair   of   the
HEALTHe-LINK  board  of directors, Dr. David Scamurra is truly deserving
of this prestigious award for his steadfast and  unremitting  commitment
to  his  patients  and for his exceptional contributions to the hospital
and to the community as a whole; and

  WHEREAS,  In  the   faithful   performance   of   his   duties   and
responsibilities,  Dr.  David  Scamurra's  ongoing  efforts  and notable
achievements have significantly contributed to bettering the quality  of
life in his community; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  his  tenure,  he  has  continuously  displayed
initiative and an unrelenting commitment when pursuing  the  highest  of
goals, and he has served as a role model of leadership to be emulated by
all; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. David  Scamurra  upon  the  occasion  of  his  designation  as
recipient  of  the  Sister  Mary Mechtilde Memorial Award by the Kenmore
Mercy Foundation on November 16, 2018; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Dr. David Scamurra.