LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Westchester Institute for Human
Development's Part-time Medical and Dental Staff upon the occasion of a
Reception in their honor on March 18, 2010

WHEREAS, Individuals with developmental disabilities experience signif-
icant health disparities compared with the general population; and
WHEREAS, There is a great shortage of health care providers with the
expert knowledge, skills, and attitudes to meet the health care needs of
individuals with developmental disabilities; and
WHEREAS, The Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD),
Valhalla, New York, has an over 50 year history of providing health care
to these often critically underserved individuals; and
WHEREAS, WIHD is licensed as a specialized diagnostic and treatment
center under Article 28 of the Public Health Law of New York State and
provides comprehensive and coordinated care to individuals with develop-
mental disabilities, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral
health and dental care; and
WHEREAS, Many part-time physicians and dentists, together with the
full-time WIHD health care staff, are dedicated to providing the highest
quality of health care services that assist people with disabilities in
achieving their life goals; and
WHEREAS, The Westchester Institute for Human Development will proudly
pay tribute to its Part-time Medical and Dental Staff for their dedi-
cation to the institute's patients at a Reception and Ceremony in their
honor to be held in WIHD's Cedarwood Hall Lobby and Auditorium on Thurs-
day, March 18, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sheryl White-Scott, former WIHD Medical Director will be
the Keynote Speaker at this special event; and
WHEREAS, Adults with developmental disabilities, their families and
caregivers feel valued, supported, and understood by WIHD staff; and
WHEREAS, WIHD plays a lifelong health care role for many individuals
with developmental disabilities and is often the critical resource
supporting families' ability to care for family members at home; and
WHEREAS, The National Council on Disabilities in 2009 recognized WIHD
as a model program for providing health-related services to people with
disabilities and as a major resource for professional education in the
health disciplines; and
WHEREAS, WIHD is a unique and valuable health care resource in the
Westchester County and Valhalla community; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes and appreciates the role the
Westchester Institute for Human Development and the WIHD Medical and
Dental Staff play in the community as well as their outstanding and
dedicated service to and support of those they serve; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate the
members of the Part-time Medical and Dental Staff at WIHD on their well-
deserved recognition for their devoted service and commitment to WIHD
and the community members who receive care there; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Westchester Institute for Human Development's Part-time
Medical and Dental Staff upon the occasion of a Reception in their honor
on March 18, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Westchester Institute for Human Development's Part-time
Medical and Dental Staff.