Bill Text: NY K00874 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Dr. Rafael A. Lantigua for his exceptional achievements and contributions to medicine and community service in New York State

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-02-26 - adopted [K00874 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00874-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 874

BY: M. of A. Tapia

        RECOGNIZING  Dr.  Rafael A. Lantigua's exceptional
        medical career and  contributions  to  New  York  in
        light of his recent honor by the Dominican President
        Luis Abinader Corona

  WHEREAS,  The  State  of  New  York  proudly acknowledges and honors
individuals  whose  remarkable  achievements  and   contributions   have
significantly enriched both local and global communities; and

  WHEREAS,  Dr. Rafael A. Lantigua, an eminent physician and educator,
has been distinguished as the most celebrated Dominican  doctor  in  New
York   by   Dominican  President  Luis  Abinader,  a  testament  to  his
extraordinary career and impact; and

  WHEREAS,  This  prestigious  accolade  was  highlighted  during   an
official  ceremony  on December 17, 2023, in Santo Domingo, where a bust
of Dr.  Lantigua was unveiled at the inauguration of  the  Boulevard  of
the  Dominican Abroad, symbolizing his profound influence and respect in
the medical community; and

  WHEREAS, Dr. Lantigua's journey, beginning with his  medical  degree
from  the Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo and subsequent migration
to New York, has been marked by dedication, compassion,  and  excellence
in the field of medicine; and

  WHEREAS,  Serving  as a Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for
Community Service at Columbia University,  Dr.  Lantigua  has  played  a
pivotal  role  in  advancing  medical  education, healthcare access, and
research, particularly benefiting minority populations; and

  WHEREAS, His  significant  contributions  to  medical  research  and
public  health  are  evident  in  his  authorship  of  over  100 medical
articles, with a focus on aging and  Alzheimer's  disease  among  Latino
populations,  demonstrating  his  commitment  to  addressing  key health
disparities; and

  WHEREAS, Dr. Lantigua's extensive involvement in  various  community
service  organizations,  including  the  Dominican  Medical Society, the
Puerto Rican Legal Defense Fund, and  the  Latino  Commission  on  AIDS,
highlights his deep commitment to community advocacy and support; and

  WHEREAS,  His  numerous  honors,  including the Arnold Gold Award in
Humanism, the  Ewig  Clinical  Scholar  Award,  Grand  Marshall  of  the
Dominican  Parade, and the Prestigious Premio Internacional al Emigrante
Dominicano Sr. Oscar De La Renta, reflect his  exceptional  service  and
contributions, particularly to the Dominican community in New York; now,
therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That this Legislative Body pauses in its deliberations to
recognize Dr. Rafael A. Lantigua for  his  outstanding  achievements  in
medicine,   his  enduring  dedication  to  community  service,  and  his
significant role as an influential leader in New York and the  Dominican

community, as recently honored by Dominican President Luis Abinader; and
be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Dr. Rafael A. Lantigua.