LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Dr. David Brogno upon the occasion of
his designation for special honor by the Rockland County Area Office of
the American Red Cross in Greater New York on May 7, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Dr. David Brogno upon the occasion of his designation for special honor
by the Rockland County Area Office of the American Red Cross in Greater
New York on May 7, 2009; and
WHEREAS, An Interventional Cardiologist with Hudson Heart Associates,
formerly Ramapo Cardiology, since 1991, Dr. David Brogno is currently on
staff at a number of area hospitals, including Good Samaritan Hospital,
Englewood Hospital, Valley Hospital, St. Anthony's Hospital, Orange
Regional Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Dr. David Brogno is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of
Medicine at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, as well as a Fellow of
the American College of Cardiology and a Diplomate of the American Board
of Interventional Cardiology; and
WHEREAS, A true citizen of Rockland County, Dr. David Brogno believes
in giving back to the community he loves so much; he is a founding
member of the Rivertown Film Society, one of the primary constituents of
Riverspace, which is helping to revitalize downtown Nyack; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Dr. David Brogno was instrumental in helping
Good Samaritan Hospital get New York State approval for the only new
cardiac surgery program in over a dozen years; and
WHEREAS, Dr. David Brogno received his medical degree from the Univer-
sity of Michigan Medical School and completed his training in Internal
Medicine and Cardiology at St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital in New York
City; 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; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Dr. David Brogno and to wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Dr. David Brogno upon the occasion of his designation for
special honor by the Rockland County Area Office of the American Red
Cross in Greater New York on May 7, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. David Brogno.