LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Parker J. Ward, Jr. upon the occa-
sion of receiving the 2009 Chenango Distinguished Citizen of the Year
Award from the Baden-Powell Council of the Boy Scouts of America

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr.
Parker J. Ward, Jr. upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Chenango
Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award from the Baden-Powell Council of
the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, Born in Winsted, Connecticut, Dr. Parker J. Ward, Jr. was a
student in the Norwich City School System before moving with his family
to Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he attended the University of Michigan and
the University of Michigan Medical School; and
WHEREAS, Following his graduation in 1959, Dr. Parker J. Ward, Jr. was
an intern and surgical resident at Bellevue Hospital and University
Hospital of New York University and served as Chief Surgical Resident
from 1963-64; and
WHEREAS, A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and Diplomate of
the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Parker J. Ward, Jr. returned to
Norwich, New York, in 1964, and set up a private practice in surgery,
which is in operation to this day; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Parker J. Ward, Jr. was a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 62, chartered to the Emmanuel Episcopal Church and attained the
rank of Life Scout under the leadership of Scoutmaster Leo Baungardner;
he was also a member of the Order of the Arrow, the national honor soci-
ety of Scouting; and
WHEREAS, With Dr. Parker J. Ward, Jr. throughout have been his wife,
Mary and their six children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
his life and rejoice in his many achievements; 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, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Dr. Parker J. Ward, Jr. and to wish
him continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Parker J. Ward, Jr. upon the occasion of receiving the 2009
Chenango Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award from the Baden-Powell
Council of the Boy Scouts of America; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Parker J. Ward, Jr.