LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending ARAMARK Healthcare upon the occasion
of its designation by Lutheran HealthCare as the recipient of a Sister
Elisabeth Fedde Medal of Service at its 127th Annual Dinner Dance on May
8, 2010

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 organizations
and individuals who 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 honor
ARAMARK Healthcare upon the occasion of its designation by Lutheran
HealthCare as the recipient of a Sister Elisabeth Fedde Medal of Service
at its 127th Annual Dinner Dance, to be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel at
Grand Central Terminal on Saturday, May 8, 2010; and
WHEREAS, This year, at its Annual Dinner Dance, Lutheran HealthCare
celebrates its 127-year legacy of providing quality health care to the
communities of Brooklyn and honors those who have made noteworthy
contributions to Lutheran and the patients it serves; and
WHEREAS, ARAMARK Healthcare has significantly contributed to Lutheran
HealthCare's success and truly merits the Sister Elisabeth Fedde Medal
of Service, named after Lutheran HealthCare's 1883 founder and bestowed
upon individuals and organizations which continue Sister Fedde's legacy
of service and commitment; and
WHEREAS, ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing
award-winning food services, facilities management and uniform and
career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school
districts, stadiums and arenas and businesses around the world; and
WHEREAS, In FORTUNE magazine's 2010 list of "World's Most Admired
Companies," ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry, consistently
ranking since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its
industry as evaluated by peers and analysts; and
WHEREAS, ARAMARK seeks to responsibly address issues that matter to
its clients, customers, employees and communities by focusing on employ-
ee advocacy, environmental stewardship, health and wellness and communi-
ty involvement; headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately
255,000 employees serving clients in 22 countries; and
WHEREAS, ARAMARK's healthcare services group, ARAMARK Healthcare,
provides a wide range of clinical support services to more than 1,200
hospitals, long-term care facilities and regional healthcare systems in
North America; and
WHEREAS, ARAMARK Healthcare offers healthcare organizations a single
source provider for managed service solutions, including patient food
and nutrition services, retail food services, clinical equipment mainte-
nance, environmental services, laundry and linen distribution, plant
operations, energy management, strategic/technical services, supply
chain management and central transportation; and
WHEREAS, Since 2002, Lutheran HealthCare has partnered with ARAMARK
Healthcare in providing the highest quality health care in the best
possible environment; and
WHEREAS, ARAMARK Healthcare has undertaken a number of quality initi-
atives during its tenure at Lutheran, including the recent full reno-
vation of the cafeteria; the implementation of the ISIS Pro system, a
high tech patient transport tracking system; and the completion of a
full-scale waste management system which enhanced Lutheran HealthCare's
recycling program; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such accomplishment are brought to our attention, they should
be recognized and celebrated 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
honor ARAMARK Healthcare upon the occasion of its designation by Luther-
an HealthCare as the recipient of a Sister Elisabeth Fedde Medal of
Service at its 127th Annual Dinner Dance on May 8, 2010; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to ARAMARK Healthcare.