LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Dr. Martin Leopold upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition by the Foundation for Vassar
Brothers Medical Center on September 26, 2009

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Leopold has given not only of his time and ener-
gies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Dr. Martin
Leopold upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by
the Foundation for Vassar Brothers Medical Center at its 20th Annual
Diamond Gala to be held at the FDR Library on Saturday, September 26,
2009; and
WHEREAS, Born in Brooklyn, Dr. Martin Leopold spent a few formative
years in Texas, but eventually returned to Long Island, where he gradu-
ated ninth in his class at Farmingdale High School; he attended Hofstra
University on scholarship and again graduated ninth in his class with a
major in physics and minors in chemistry and math; and
WHEREAS, During his sophomore year, Dr. Martin Leopold began to see
the possibility of a future in medicine; while in college, he met his
wife, Karen, and they were married during spring break of his first year
at Cornell University Medical College; and
WHEREAS, After finishing his retina fellowship at NYU/Belleview Hospi-
tal, Dr. Martin Leopold joined Hudson Valley Eye Surgeons in Fishkill,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Dr. Martin Leopold has been called
upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic and charita-
ble endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Dr. Martin Leopold has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife, Karen, who feels priv-
ileged to be a part of his life and rejoices in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Dr. Martin Leopold has displayed
throughout his life; 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
commend Dr. Martin Leopold upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Foundation for Vassar Brothers Medical
Center; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Martin Leopold.