LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sister M. Johanna DeLelys upon the
occasion of her retirement as President and CEO of St. Elizabeth Medical
Center on June 30, 2010

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
this noble Empire State are nourished and fulfilled through the faithful
concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their energies
and purpose to the ministry of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Sister M.
Johanna DeLelys upon the occasion of her retirement as President and CEO
of St. Elizabeth Medical Center on June 30, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Sister Johanna has worked at St. Elizabeth since 1965 in
various nursing and management positions; she was named Chief Operating
Officer in 1991 and served in this position until she was appointed
President and CEO on January 1, 2004; and
WHEREAS, A diplomate of the American College of Healthcare Executives,
Sister Johanna became a registered nurse after graduating from St.
Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in Syracuse, New York; she went on
to earn a BS in Nursing at Catholic University of America in Washington,
and an MBA in Hospital Administration from Xavier University in Cincin-
nati, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Sister Johanna guided the Medical Center
through many changes and advances; highlights of her esteemed career
include serving in a senior leadership post during creation of the
Mohawk Valley Heart Institute; leading St. Elizabeth to meet the ISO
9001 and 14001 criteria, establishing it as one of the most accredited
hospitals in the nation; renovating, expanding and the modernization of
the Emergency Department and Kitchen/Cafeteria; renovation of the Cardi-
ac Catheterization Labs; opening of a new state-of-the art Orthopedic
Unit featuring private patient rooms; and the expansion of Outpatient
Services at St. Elizabeth's Medical Arts building; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Sister Johanna sits on boards and advisory
committees for several local organizations; she plans to continue to
serve the needs of St. Elizabeth patients in the role of a Patient Advo-
cate; and
WHEREAS, Sister Johanna has brought to her ministry an overwhelming
spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and enlightenment
in conducting her administrative and spiritual duties, while always
displaying the highest standards of personal and professional integrity
and dedication; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished woman of God has always given enlight-
enment, guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to her care and has
administered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal
needs of all; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that indi-
vidual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Sister M. Johanna DeLelys upon the occasion of her retirement as
President and CEO of St. Elizabeth Medical Center on June 30, 2010,
noting her unremitting and compassionate faith and her exemplary service
to God, man, and her community, and extending to her the heartfelt best

wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of purposeful success and
well-being; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sister M. Johanna DeLelys.