LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Edgar Mandeville upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,
Inc.

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr.
Edgar Mandeville upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, This special event was held at the Fraternity's annual Carter
G. Woodson Memorial Awards celebration on February 25, 2011, at the
First AME Zion Church in Brooklyn, New York; the ceremonial theme was: A
Celebration of Excellence: Recognizing the Accomplishments of Outstand-
ing African Americans; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Edgar Mandeville is one of New York City's most respected
and accomplished board-certified Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is
a diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology; in
September of 2006, he was appointed Chairman of the Department of
Obstetrics & Gynecology at Harlem Hospital Center; and
WHEREAS, Harlem Hospital Center has been an integral part of Dr.
Mandeville's career and is where he completed his training as a Chief
Resident; he has delivered countless infants in the Harlem community
including his own son; and
WHEREAS, In the Spring of 2010, Dr. Mandeville spearheaded a medical
relief effort to Haiti at his own expense in response to the catastroph-
ic earthquake; he led a team of medical providers to perform free
surgeries and implemented obstetrical and gynecological matters for
those impacted by the disaster; and
WHEREAS, Presently, Dr. Mandeville is planning and leading a recurring
medical relief effort to Haiti with other medical staff from within the
Health & Hospital Corporation; in 2008, he successfully spearheaded the
certification of Harlem Hospital as "Baby Friendly" by the World Health
Organization and the United Nation's Children Fund; the International
Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative chooses hospitals and birthing centers
that successfully implement the recommended 10 steps to the comprehen-
sive breast feeding procedure within an hour of the infant's birth; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the United States, only 64 hospitals have been
certified Baby Friendly and only two hospitals in New York State have
this designation; Harlem Hospital is the first hospital in New York City
to receive this designation; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his medical practice, Dr. Mandeville served as
assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Cornell Medical School
and as Medical Director of the Obstetrics & Gynecology's Physician
Assistant Program at New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens; Dr.
Mandeville successfully balances his passion for medicine with a commit-
ment to community issues and since 1993, he has served as chairman of
the Board of Directors of the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mandeville is a graduate of Lincoln University, which
honored him in 2009 for service to the University; he is a 50-year
member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, initiated into
Beta Chapter on October 12, 1960, at Lincoln University; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Edgar Mandeville received his medical degree at Meharry
Medical College; he is a past president and currently Public Liaison for
the Clinical Society of the National Medical Society; Dr. Edgar Mande-

ville is also a former member of the United States Air Force, who left
active service with the rank of Major; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Harriet, and their
two children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Edgar Mandeville upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Edgar Mandeville.