LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Marlene Israel upon the occasion of her
retirement after 16 years of distinguished service to John T. Mather
Hospital

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed resi-
dents 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 honor
Marlene Israel upon the occasion of her retirement as Vice President of
Public Affairs, after 16 years of distinguished service to John T. Math-
er Hospital in Port Jefferson, New York to be celebrated on June 16,
2009; and
WHEREAS, As Vice President of Public Affairs, Marlene Israel oversaw
all development/fundraising efforts, marketing, public relations activ-
ities and events; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Queens College, City University in New
York, Marlene Israel taught second grade in the South Bronx; and
WHEREAS, After her teaching career, she went on to serve as Director
of Advertising at RECORD NEWSPAPERS in Port Jefferson, and then Director
of Development for the American Heart Association in Suffolk County,
prior to joining the staff at John T. Mather Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Marlene Israel rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable
service to John T. Mather Hospital; in her capacity as Vice President of
Public Affairs, she served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In her official acts, Marlene Israel was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband of 43 years, Archer
Israel who is a dentist, and their three children as well as their five
grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and
rejoice in her achievements; 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 Marlene Israel, and to wish her continued success in all her
future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Marlene Israel, Mt. Sinai, New York.