LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Dr. Robert A. Frankel upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition by Brooklyn Housing and
Family Services on June 17, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Dr. Robert A. Frankel upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by Brooklyn Housing and Family Services at its Awards Dinner
to be held on Thursday, June 17, 2010, at the Rex Manor, Brooklyn, New
York; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Dr. Robert A. Frankel has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence
and diligent leadership in his unwavering service to both his community
and profession; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Robert A. Frankel is the Director of Interventional
Cardiology in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Maimonides
Medical Center; he currently holds fellowships with the American College
of Physicians, and is triple board certified in Internal Medicine,
Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology; he joined Maimon-
ides in 1984 as a resident in Internal Medicine and was subsequently a
fellow in both Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional cardiology; he
is past president of Maimonides Medical Center Housestaff Association;
and
WHEREAS, A native of Brooklyn and a graduate of Brooklyn College
(CUNY), Dr. Robert A. Frankel earned his medical degree at the Universi-
dad Del Noreste in Mexico; he completed the fifth pathway program at
SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn before beginning his residency at
Maimonides; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Robert A. Frankel is a leader in the use of new technolo-
gies, including the rotoblator and the intracoronary laser; he has
published numerous articles in leading journals on such topics as "New
trends in interventional cardiology", "Safety and efficacy of the Perc-
lose structure mediated closure device after diagnostic and interven-
tional catheterizations in a large consecutive population" among others;
and
WHEREAS, In addition, Dr. Robert A. Frankel is a co-author of several
research publications that have appeared in the AMERICAN HEART JOURNAL,
ARCHIVES OF INTERNAL MEDICINE and the AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY; he
has also served on the New York State Cardiac Advisory Committee and is
a member of the Cardiac Institute Team at Maimonides Medical Center; he
is the former president of Medical Society of the County of Kings; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Dr. Robert A. Frankel 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. Robert A. Frankel has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Sharlene, and their
two children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Dr. Robert A. Frankel has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Dr. Robert A. Frankel upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by Brooklyn Housing and Family Services on June 17,
2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Robert A. Frankel.