Bill Text: NY K01021 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Assembly Resolution 1021

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Donald R. Ingalls, Vice President of State and Federal Relations for Highmark Western and Northeastern New York, upon the occasion of his retirement after 25 years of distinguished service

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-03-25 - adopted [K01021 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K01021-Introduced.html


Assembly Resolution No. 1021

BY: M. of A. Peoples-Stokes

        CONGRATULATING  Donald  R. Ingalls, Vice President
        of State and Federal Relations for Highmark  Western
        and  Northeastern New York, upon the occasion of his
        retirement after 25 years of distinguished service

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative  Body  to  acknowledge
the  significant  milestones  in  the  distinguished careers of esteemed
residents of this noble Empire State; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
congratulate Donald R. Ingalls, Vice  President  of  State  and  Federal
Relations  for  Highmark  Western  and  Northeastern  New York, upon the
occasion of his retirement after 25 years of distinguished  service,  to
be  celebrated  at  a  surprise  retirement party on Thursday, April 18,
2024; and

  WHEREAS, From the University of North Carolina,  Donald  R.  Ingalls
obtained  a bachelor's degree in political science; he was also a Fellow
in the National Health Maintenance  Organization  Management  Fellowship
Program; and

  WHEREAS,  In  1999,  Donald R. Ingalls commenced his career with the
health plan company; prior to joining the staff there, he was  Executive
Director  of CMG Health/Magellan Behavioral Health in Buffalo, New York,
from 1993-1999, and was  responsible  for  clinical  and  administrative
aspects  of  managing  behavioral  healthcare on a full-risk, capitation
basis for 650,000 members  in  seven  health  maintenance  organizations
(HMOs); and

  WHEREAS,  Donald  R.  Ingalls  has  fulfilled  the roles of numerous
executive positions with Community Health Care Plan, a staff  model  HMO
in  Connecticut,  including  Vice  President  of  Marketing  and  Public
Affairs; he  was  also  instrumental  in  initiating  and  chairing  the
Legislative Committee of the Association of Connecticut HMOs; and

  WHEREAS,  Presently,  Donald  R.  Ingalls  is  Highmark  Western and
Northeastern New York's primary advocate within  the  healthcare  policy
community,   advising   stakeholders   on   legislative  and  regulatory
advancements; and

  WHEREAS, The recipient of the Business First C-Suite Award in  2021,
Donald  R.  Ingalls  has  dedicated  his  illustrious  profession to his
customers,  exemplifying   outstanding   leadership,   compassion,   and
stewardship;  his  fellow  employees  commend  him  for his inspiration,
determination, and guidance; and

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

  WHEREAS,  Rare,  indeed,  is  the occurrence of such a compassionate
blending of strength and commitment as that demonstrated  by  Donald  R.
Ingalls  over  a  lifetime  of  sacrifice and dedication to others; now,
therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Donald R. Ingalls, Vice  President  of  State  and  Federal
Relations  for  Highmark  Western  and  Northeastern  New York, upon the
occasion of his retirement after 25 years of distinguished service,  and
to wish him well in all his future endeavors; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Donald R. Ingalls.