LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. John Rugge upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Hudson Headwaters Health
Foundation on September 13, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend individ-
uals whose professional commitment and dedication enhance the excellence
of health care in their community and the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to join
the Hudson Headwaters Health Foundation in honoring Dr. John Rugge upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition at a "Roast and
Toast" on Sunday, September 13, 2009, at Point O' Pines on Brant Lake;
and
WHEREAS, Family Practitioner John Rugge, M.D., the founding CEO of the
Hudson Headwaters Health Foundation, has been practicing medicine in the
Adirondacks for the past 35 years; and
WHEREAS, Hudson Headwaters is a system of 12 community health centers
in the Glens Falls/Lake George/Adirondack region of upstate New York;
for a service area larger than the State of Rhode Island, these dedi-
cated centers represent the only local source of medical care; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Dr. John Rugge has served his patients
with compassion and care; he has contributed to the maintenance and
enhancement of the highest professional standards; and
WHEREAS, Dr. John Rugge has also served for a long time as a senior
policy advisor to both State and Federal government including membership
on the HHS Secretary's Medicaid Commission and Chairmanship of the
Governor's Health Care Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Dr. John Rugge has held the position of Presi-
dent of New York's Primary Care Association; currently, he is a member
of the New York State Hospital Review and Planning Council, and a Board
Member of the Primary Care Development Corporation; and
WHEREAS, Dr. John Rugge received his education in New England with a
B.A. from Williams College, M.T.S. at Harvard University, and M.D. at
Yale Medical School; and
WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of his duties and responsibil-
ities, Dr. John Rugge's ongoing efforts and notable achievements have
significantly contributed to bettering the quality of life in his commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, For 35 years, Dr. John Rugge continuously displayed initi-
ative and an unrelenting commitment when pursuing the highest of goals,
and today, he serves as a role model of leadership to be emulated by
all; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. John Rugge upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Hudson Headwaters Health Foundation; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmit-
ted to Dr. John Rugge.