Bill Text: NY J02876 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 2876 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Mohawk Valley Retina on June 15, 2022

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-12-22 - ADOPTED [J02876 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J02876-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 2876

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        COMMEMORATING   the  25th  Anniversary  of  Mohawk
        Valley Retina on June 15, 2022

  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  25th  Anniversary  of  Mohawk  Valley  Retina  to  be
celebrated with an Open House  on  Wednesday,  June  15,  2022,  in  New
Hartford, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Mohawk  Valley  Retina  (MVR)  was  founded in 1997 by Dr.
Steven Williams to provide previously unavailable vitreoretinal services
to his hometown community; five years later, Dr.  Joseph  Gale,  also  a
Central  New  York  native,  joined  the  practice, followed by Dr. Amir
Yazdanyar, formerly the Director of Retina Service  at  Upstate  Medical
Center in Syracuse; and

  WHEREAS,  The  doctors  at  Mohawk  Valley  Retina have expertise in
evaluating and treating complex eye diseases  including,  vitreo-retinal
disorders, glaucoma, uveitis, optic nerve disease, trauma, infection and
ocular oncology; and

  WHEREAS,  Remaining  true  to  its  mission,  Mohawk  Valley  Retina
continues to provide the highest quality care for complex eye disease by
equipping its offices with state-of-the-art diagnostic  and  therapeutic
equipment; and

  WHEREAS,  With  highly  trained  and  patient  focused staff, Mohawk
Valley Retina physicians are all  board  certified  and  have  completed
advanced subspecialty training; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition  to  medical and surgical vitreoretinal care,
Mohawk Valley Retina is proud to provide neuro-ophthalmology and uveitis
subspecialty services; and

  WHEREAS, Over  its  distinguished  25-year  history,  Mohawk  Valley
Retina   has  demonstrated  continuous  service  to  the  residents  and
communities which it serves; and

  WHEREAS,  The  success  of  Mohawk  Valley  Retina  is   in   direct
correlation  to the efforts of its dedicated staff and physicians, whose
involvement is, and always has  been,  characterized  by  an  impressive
commitment,  an  unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of
excellence in all endeavors  on  behalf  of  the  organization  and  the
community it serves; and

  WHEREAS,  This  auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Mohawk  Valley  Retina;
and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that when
individuals and institutions of such noble aims and accomplishments  are
brought  to  our  attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commemorate  the  25th  Anniversary  of Mohawk Valley Retina on June 15,
2022; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Mohawk Valley Retina.