LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Richard Lange upon the occasion of
his designation as a Distinguished Life Member by the Veterinary Medical
Association of New York City, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments and purposeful lives of
service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr.
Richard Lange upon the occasion of his designation as a Distinguished
Life Member by the Veterinary Medical Association of New York City, Inc.
at its 2009 Annual Awards Dinner Dance to be held on Saturday, May 9,
2009, at the New York Palace Hotel, New York City, New York; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to the safety and security of animals, Dr. Richard
Lange earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Queens College in 1960,
and a D.V.M. degree from Cornell University in 1965; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation, Dr. Richard Lange practiced with Dr. Tas
Dueland in Staten Island for two years and Dr. Jack Antelyes for five
years; he then acquired the Queens Village Animal Hospital in 1972; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to the enhancement of his profession, Dr. Richard
Lange has been a dedicated member of the Veterinary Medical Association
of New York City, Inc. since his graduation; he served as a board member
for several years as well as president in 1977; he was also a State
Representative for four years and a member of the ethics board repres-
enting Queens for many years; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his efforts of in-depth magnitude, Dr.
Richard Lange received a Merit Award in recognition of his years of
unselfish dedication and commitment to the Veterinary Profession; and
WHEREAS, After 36 years of diligent service, Dr. Richard Lange retired
from his successful veterinarian practice in 2001; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Joan, his daughters,
Lisanne and Cheryl, as well as his two grandsons, all of whom feel priv-
ileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Richard Lange is a man of singular distinction, whose
wisdom, guidance and most of all unparalleled professionalism, earned
him the admiration, esteem and affection of all those he has come in
contact with throughout his distinguished career; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Richard Lange upon the occasion of his designation as a
Distinguished Life Member by the Veterinary Medical Association of New
York City, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Richard Lange.