LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. John G. Giella upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the Town of Ramapo Italian
Twinning Committee on February 13, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citi-
zenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr.
John G. Giella upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion by the Town of Ramapo Italian Twinning Committee at its 14th Annual
Dinner Dance to be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010, at the Colonial
Inn, Norwood, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Dr. John G. Giella has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and
profession and consequently has been designated for this most presti-
gious honor; and
WHEREAS, Born on April 27, 1960, in Astoria, New York, Dr. John G.
Giella graduated magna cum laude from Amherst College where he earned
his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1982; he then obtained his medical degree
from Harvard Medical School in 1986; and
WHEREAS, Dr. John G. Giella completed both his Surgical Internship and
Surgical Residency at St. Vincent's Hopsital in New York City; upon
completion of his Surgical Residency, he became a Urology Resident at
Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was later named Chief
Resident in Urology; and
WHEREAS, Today, Dr. John G. Giella is a Partner at the Rockland Divi-
sion of Integrated Medical Professionals, an Attending Physician at Good
Samaritan Hospital, an Attending Physician and Chief of Urology at Nyack
Hospital, as well as a Staff Physician at Westchester Medical Center;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. John G. Giella is certified by the American Board of
Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the enhancement of his profession, Dr. John G.
Giella is a member of the American Urological Association, American
College of Surgeons, American Association of Clinical Urologists,
Medical Society of the State of New York, New York Section of the Ameri-
can Urological Association and the Rockland County Medical Society; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his efforts of in-depth magnitude, Dr. John
G. Giella has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades; for
the past nine years, he has been named to the Best Doctors list in the
New York Metro Area by Castle-Connolly Publications; HUDSON VALLEY MAGA-
ZINE has also named him on their Best Doctors list; and
WHEREAS, Dr. John G. Giella has been called upon to contribute his
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, He is the Past President of the Rockland Unit of the American
Cancer Society, where he still serves as a volunteer and Board member;
and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Dr. John G. Giella is a member of the Order
Sons of Italy in America, Vincent Linguante Chapter and has been a Coach
for the Ramapo Little League, Rockland Youth football and ASA softball;
and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Dr. John G. Giella has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Susan, and his three
children, Vincent, Nicholas and Lauren, all of whom feel privileged to
be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Dr. John G. Giella has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. John G. Giella upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Town of Ramapo Italian Twinning Committee on
February 13, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. John G. Giella.