LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Charles C. Gibbs upon the occasion
of receiving the Distinguished Service Award from Adirondack Medical
Center on June 13, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those dedicated individuals within the medical field who
distinguish themselves through professional excellence and who have made
significant contributions to the quality of life of citizens in the
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr.
Charles C. Gibbs upon the occasion of receiving the Distinguished
Service Award from Adirondack Medical Center on June 13, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Born in Syracuse and raised in Liverpool, New York, Dr.
Charles C. Gibbs attended Liverpool High School, where he was a member
of the Soccer Team, played trumpet in both the Marching and Concert
Bands and was the Valedictorian of his class; and
WHEREAS, After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Math and
Biology, Dr. Charles C. Gibbs enrolled at Upstate Medical School in
Syracuse, now known as the SUNY Health Science Center College of Medi-
cine, where he discovered his passion for anesthesiology; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Charles C. Gibbs went on to complete his residency at
Syracuse University Hospital and finished a one-year fellowship in
geriatric anesthesiology at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in
Syracuse before accepting his first medical staff appointment at the
Newark/Wayne Community Hospital in Newark, New York; and
WHEREAS, In 1985, Dr. Charles C. Gibbs partnered with Dr. David Rowell
to establish Adirondack Anesthesia Service and joined the medical staff
at Adirondack Medical Center, where he served as President in 1991; and
WHEREAS, A Board-certified Anesthesiologist, Dr. Charles C. Gibbs is
currently the Chair of North Country Life Flight and was the founding
Secretary and a former Chair of Trudeau Health Systems and past Presi-
dent of the Franklin County Medical Society; and
WHEREAS, A true citizen of the North Country, Dr. Charles C. Gibbs
believes in giving back to the region he loves so much; he currently
serves as Chair of the Rainbow Lake Water Protection District for the
Franklin County Legislature; and
WHEREAS, With Dr. Charles C. Gibbs throughout have been his wife,
Rene, and their two daughters, Shannon and Emily, all of whom feel priv-
ileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his many achievements;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure at Adirondack Medical Center, Dr.
Charles C. Gibbs has served as a role model of leadership to be emulated
by all, sharing with others his knowledge and expertise, as well as his
dedication and commitment to quality health care; and
WHEREAS, A leader in his profession, Dr. Charles C. Gibbs has contrib-
uted to the maintenance and enhancement of the highest professional
standards, proving himself to be a great asset to medicine and to the
health and welfare of the citizens of the State of New York; 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. Charles C. Gibbs 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. Charles C. Gibbs upon the occasion of receiving the Distin-
guished Service Award from Adirondack Medical Center on June 13, 2009;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Charles C. Gibbs.