LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Mavis Thompson-Blaize upon the occa-
sion of her designation for special recognition by St. George's Episco-
pal Church

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. Mavis Thompson-Blaize has given not only of her time and
energies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr. Mavis
Thompson-Blaize upon the occasion of her designation for special recog-
nition by St. George's Episcopal Church on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in
Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mavis Thompson-Blaize has been called upon to contribute
her time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Born in Newark, New Jersey, Dr. Mavis Thompson-Blaize has
practiced medicine for over 50 years; her career can be characterized as
one that includes the practice of medicine and community service; she
spent her early years in Harlem and graduated from J.H.S. 136, and, at
the age of 12, started her association with Camp Minisink which lasted
for over 40 years; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mavis Thompson-Blaize's education continued when she
graduated from Hunter College High School, Hunter College, and Howard
University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C.; she then returned to
New York, and after one year of internship and three years of a Residen-
cy in Internal Medicine at Kings County Hospital, she started a private
practice in Internal Medicine in Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mavis Thompson-Blaize's last 20 years of active practice
was as a family physician with HIP (Health Insurance Plan) from which
she retired in 1995; while she was in active practice, she also worked
on a part-time basis with the Medical Division of the New York City
Board of Education; when she was able to retire from that position in
1985, she continued working as a per diem substitute physician until
2006; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mavis Thompson-Blaize's community activities have
included being Medical Director of a Neighborhood Health Center, serving
on community boards such as The Board of Directors of Brooklyn Plaza
Medical Center, and holding national positions such as President of the
Black Caucus of Health Workers of the American Public Health Associ-
ation; and
WHEREAS, In 1990, Dr. Mavis Thompson-Blaize was awarded the Bishop's
Cross from the Diocese of Long Island for her work, which included being
a member of St. George's Church since 1959; since receiving the award,
she continues to work with the Diocese as a member of the Board of
Directors of the Episcopal Health Services; she is also one of the
founders and a former Committee Chairperson of the HIV/AIDS Awareness
Committee at St. George's Church; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mavis Thompson-Blaize continues her practice of medicine
as a per diem physician at a Community Healthcare network, as well as
her community work as a member of the Advisory Board of Episcopal Chari-
ties of the Diocese of New York; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Dr. Mavis Thompson-Blaize has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, the late James,
their five children, as well as their seven grandchildren, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achieve-
ments; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Dr. Mavis Thompson-Blaize has
displayed throughout her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Mavis Thompson-Blaize upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by St. George's Episcopal Church; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Mavis Thompson-Blaize.