LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Nancy Lippman Israeli, M.D. upon the
occasion of her designation as a Community Champion by PeerPals.org on
April 7, 2011

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. Nancy Lippman has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special commendation; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Nancy Lippman
Israeli, M.D. upon the occasion of her designation as a Community Cham-
pion by PeerPals.org to be celebrated at its First Annual Planting Seeds
of Community Dinner at the Fox Hollow in Woodbury, New York, on Thurs-
day, April 7, 2011; and
WHEREAS, PeerPals.org is a non-profit organization that matches
preschool age children with disabilities with typically developing chil-
dren in their communities for one-on-one play dates; these friendships
serve as the building blocks for inclusive communities when the children
enter kindergarten together; and
WHEREAS, A strong supporter of PeerPals.org and its mission, Dr.
Nancy Lippman exemplifies a sincere dedication to the welfare of chil-
dren and has always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Smith College and Mt. Sinai Medical School, Dr.
Nancy Lippman is currently a Pediatrician with Pediatric Health Associ-
ates in Plainview, New York; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Dr. Nancy Lippman has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her loving husband, and their
three wonderful children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
just tribute to those citizens who embody the true American spirit,
demonstrating compassion and determination, and significantly contribut-
ing to the enhancement of the quality of life of our most precious
resource, our youth; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Nancy Lippman Israeli upon the occasion of her designation as a
Community Champion by PeerPals.org on April 7, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Nancy Lippman Israeli, M.D., Laurel Hollow, New York.