LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Lutheran HealthCare upon the occasion
of celebrating its 126th Anniversary on May 9, 2009

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 organiza-
tions 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 commend
Lutheran HealthCare upon the occasion of its 126th Anniversary to be
celebrated at its Annual Dinner Dance on Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Pier
60, Chelsea Piers, New York City, New York; and
WHEREAS, At this most auspicious occasion, Lutheran HealthCare will
honor two exceptional individuals, Michael J. Doyle, President and CEO
of Medsphere Systems Corporation and Dr. Sampath R. Kumar, General and
Vascular Surgeon, both of whom have continually demonstrated extreme
competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in their
unwavering service to their communities and professions; and
WHEREAS, At the heart of Lutheran HealthCare is its commitment to
providing a continuum of high-quality, culturally diverse services to
its neighbors while continuing to seek ways to improve the quality of
life and care enjoyed by its patients; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1883, with the sole purpose of serving its neigh-
bors, the legacy of Lutheran HealthCare continues today through the
Lutheran HealthCare network, which includes, Lutheran Medical Center,
Lutheran Family Health Centers, Lutheran Augustana Center for Extended
Care, senior housing facilities and Health Plus Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Lutheran Medical Center is a 476-bed teaching hospital with a
complete range of services, including a Level I Trauma Center, a New
York State Department of Health Designated Stroke Center and a Bariatric
Center of Excellence, as named by the American Society of Bariatric
Surgery; and
WHEREAS, One of the largest and most comprehensive community-based
health center systems in the country, Lutheran Family Health Centers is
comprised of nine family health centers, 14 school based clinics and
numerous community based services, including Adult and Family education,
Healthy Connections, Americorps Community HealthCorps, WIC and Reach Out
and Read; and
WHEREAS, A 240-bed skilled nursing facility, Lutheran Augustana Center
for Extended Care and Rehabilitation provides both long and short term
rehabilitation for all ages and conditions; and
WHEREAS, A prepaid health plan for Medicaid, Child Health Plus and
Family Health Plus recipients, Lutheran's Health Plus Inc. is one of the
largest Medicaid Managed Care programs in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize Lutheran HealthCare, and its expert staff, for its long and
sustained commitment to the health and welfare of the citizens of Brook-
lyn, New York, as it continues to provide exemplary patient care and
dedicated community service; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments which substantially
contribute to the health and well-being of the people of the Empire
State are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recog-
nized by all the citizens of the great State of New York; now, there-
fore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to pay
tribute to Lutheran HealthCare upon the occasion of its 126th Anniver-
sary, fully confident that it will continue to play a leadership role in
healthcare for many years to come; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lutheran HealthCare.