LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Joel M. Ingegno upon the occasion of
his designation by Saint Francis Hospital and the Saint Francis Health
Care Foundation as a recipient of the 2009 Franciscan Award

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Joel M. Ingegno has given not only of his time and ener-
gies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for special recognition; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr. Joel M.
Ingegno upon the occasion of his designation by Saint Francis Hospital
and the Saint Francis Health Care Foundation as a recipient of the 2009
Franciscan Award; and
WHEREAS, The Franciscan Award is the highest award bestowed by Saint
Francis Hospital and the Saint Francis Health Care Foundation; it is
given to individuals whose lives have mirrored the spirit of selfless
giving exemplified by Saint Francis of Assisi and whose unwavering dedi-
cation to enhancing the quality of life in their community has made the
Hudson Valley a better place to live; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Joel M. Ingegno will be presented with this most presti-
gious award from the Sisters of Saint Francis, the Trustees of Saint
Francis Hospital and the Saint Francis Health Care Foundation at the
28th Annual Franciscan Award Gala to be held at The Grandview in Pough-
keepsie, New York, on Saturday, April 25, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Dr. Joel M. Ingegno has been
called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless endeavors
and has always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Joel M. Ingegno was one of the first gastroenterologists
in the Hudson Valley; he practiced for over 31 years at both Saint Fran-
cis and Vassar Hospitals and held consulting positions at St. Luke's
Northern Dutchess, the former Highland Hospital in Beacon, New York, the
former Hudson River Psychiatric Center and Green Haven State Prison; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Joel M. Ingegno's wisdom, guidance and, most of all,
unparalleled professionalism have earned him the admiration, esteem and
affection of his colleagues and patients and all those he has come in
contact with throughout his esteemed career; and
WHEREAS, A pillar of the community, Dr. Joel M. Ingegno's affiliations
have included the Hyde Park Festival Theatre, Beaufort Memorial Hospital
Foundation, the Culinary Institute of America, Riverside Bank and Regina
Coeli Parish; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife and their two chil-
dren, as well as their grandchild, 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 as that demonstrated by Dr. Joel M. Ingeg-
no 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 Dr. Joel M. Ingegno upon the occasion of his designation by Saint
Francis Hospital and the Saint Francis Health Care Foundation as a
recipient of the 2009 Franciscan Award on April 25, 2009; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Joel M. Ingegno.