LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring John D. Fulco, M.D.FSIR upon the occa-
sion of his designation as recipient of a Gold Medal by the Society of
Interventional Radiology

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging its
esteemed residents who have distinguished themselves in their profes-
sion; and
WHEREAS, John D. Fulco, M.D.FSIR will be honored with a Gold Medal
from the Society of Interventional Radiology on March 16, 2010, during
its Annual Scientific Meeting; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Fulco attended the Citadel and earned a degree in
biology/chemistry from Long Island University, and Doctor of Medicine
and Surgery degree from the University of Bologna; and
WHEREAS, He completed an internship and radiology residency at Long
Island Jewish-Hillside Medical Center, where he was Intern of the Year
in 1974-1975, and served as Chief Resident in his final year; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Fulco completed a fellowship in Cardiovascular and Inter-
ventional Radiology at Tufts-New England Medical Center in Boston,
receiving Diagnostic and Interventional certificates; and
WHEREAS, He spent 25 years as a teacher and advisor in Radiologic
Technology at Hudson Valley Community College; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Fulco is a former Chief of Staff of the Ellis Health
System, and past President of the Schenectady Medical Society of the
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, He co-founded the Schenectady Committee for Healthcare
Issues; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Fulco has been honored with the Medical Society of the
State of New York's Presidential Citation in November 1990, in recogni-
tion of his dedication to community service; he has also received the
SIR Service Award for his work as SIRPAC's chair; and
WHEREAS, He has served as member of 10 SIR committees and subcommit-
tees, and as SIR representative in the AMA House of Delegates; and
WHEREAS, His valuable contributions, expertise, and enthusiasm are a
tremendous inspiration to his colleagues; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor John D. Fulco, M.D.FSIR upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of a Gold Medal by the Society of Interventional Radiology;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitable engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John Fulco, M.D.FSIR.