LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. J. Keith Festa, M.D., upon the occa-
sion of his designation by Saint Francis Hospital and Health Centers as
the recipient of a 2011 Franciscan Award on April 30, 2011

WHEREAS, Individuals who distinguish themselves in their profession and
in service to their community are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Festa has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence, and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr. J. Keith
Festa, M.D., upon the occasion of his designation by Saint Francis
Hospital and Health Centers as the recipient of a 2011 Franciscan Award;
and
WHEREAS, The Franciscan Award is the highest award bestowed by Saint
Francis Hospital and Health Centers of Poughkeepsie, New York; 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 and service enhance the quality of life in the Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Festa will be presented with this most prestigious award
at the 30th Annual Franciscan Award Gala to be held at The Grandview in
Poughkeepsie on Saturday, April 30, 2011; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Dr. Festa has been called upon
to contribute his time and talents to countless endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Raised in the Hudson Valley, Dr. Festa grew up in Marlboro,
New York; after attending medical school in Italy, he returned to Marl-
boro, opening a private practice and becoming the physician for the
Marlboro Central School District, both endeavors contributing to making
him a household name in the community; and
WHEREAS, In 2003, Dr. Festa went to work full-time for Saint Francis
Hospital as the Vice President for Medical Affairs/Chief Medical Offi-
cer, where he has gained the respect and admiration of the medical
community; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Festa also devotes much
of his time and energy as an active member of St. Nicholas Greek Ortho-
dox Church; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Festa resides in Marlboro with his wife, Ann Marie, and
their three children, all of whom are proud to be part of his life and
rejoice in his many achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others as that demonstrated by Dr. J. Keith
Festa; 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. J. Keith Festa, M.D. upon the occasion of his designation by
Saint Francis Hospital and Health Centers as the recipient of a 2011
Franciscan Award on April 30, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. J. Keith Festa. M.D.