LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jayesh R. Modi, M.D., upon the occasion
of his designation by Saint Francis Hospital and Health Centers as a
recipient of a Franciscan Award on April 24, 2010

WHEREAS, Individuals who distinguish themselves in their profession and
in service to their community are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Modi has given not only of his time and energies but also
of his competence, intelligence, and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Jayesh R.
Modi, M.D., upon the occasion of his designation by Saint Francis Hospi-
tal and Health Centers as a recipient of a 2010 Franciscan Award; and
WHEREAS, The Franciscan Award is the highest award bestowed by Saint
Francis Hospital and Health Centers; it is given to individuals whose
lives have mirrored the spirit of selfless giving exemplified by Saint
Francis of Assisi and whose unwavering dedication and service enhance
the quality of life in the Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Modi will be presented with this most prestigious award
at the 29th Annual Franciscan Award Gala to be held at The Grandview in
Poughkeepsie, New York, on Saturday, April 24, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A native of Valsad, India, Jayesh R. Modi, M.D., graduated
from medical school in India and came to the United States in 1975; he
continued postgraduate work at SUNY Buffalo in general surgery and
proceeded to a fellowship in vascular surgery at Southern Illinois
University; and
WHEREAS, In 1983, Dr. Modi came to the Hudson Valley where he opened a
private practice, and in 1995, he co-founded Dutchess Surgical Associ-
ates, PC; and
WHEREAS, Since 2003, Dr. Modi has served as Director of Saint Francis
Hospital's Department of Surgery as well as of the Wound Care Center,
which opened in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Modi 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, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Dr. Modi has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others as that demonstrated by Dr. Modi over a
lifetime of sacrifice and commitment; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend them for the
edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jayesh R. Modi, M.D., upon the occasion of his designation by
Saint Francis Hospital and Health Centers as a recipient of a 2010 Fran-
ciscan Award on April 24, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jayesh R. Modi, M.D.