LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Nassau Physicians Foundation upon
the occasion of hosting its awards gala

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Nassau Physicians Foundation upon the occasion of hosting its awards
gala on Friday, April 16, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Originally formed in 2003 by Bilha Chesner Fish, MD as the
Nassau Women Physicians' Foundation, the association was expanded by Dr.
Fish in 2005 to become the Nassau Physicians Foundation; the decision to
open membership to all Nassau County physicians was deemed necessary and
important based upon the many requests from male physicians who shared
its vision; and
WHEREAS, The Nassau Physicians Foundation's mission is to: exist to
provide a stimulating environment for physicians who are drawing
strength from their passion and who are willing to enrich each other's
lives; partner with the community in which it exists and be committed to
donating its time and expertise to educational and charitable endeavors;
and pledge to be proactive to pertinent and current health issues; and
WHEREAS, Since early in the organization's history, the Nassau Physi-
cians Foundation has sponsored annual fundraisers to benefit medical
research for a specific cause chosen by its board members; and
WHEREAS, This year's gala will focus on supporting research for chron-
ic lymphocytic leukemia and establishing an association with Hofstra
University's School of Medicine to support medical student education;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions 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 the Nassau Physicians Foundation upon the occasion of hosting
its awards gala; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Bilha Chesner Fish, President of the Nassau Physicians
Foundation.