LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Thomas K. Wick, P.T., upon the occasion
of his retirement after many years of distinguished service to Chestnut
Commons Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Thomas K.
Wick, P.T., upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of
distinguished service to Chestnut Commons Physical Therapy & Rehabili-
tation Center, to be observed at a retirement celebration on Wednesday,
April 20, 2011; and
WHEREAS, For the past 43 years, Thomas K. Wick, P.T., rendered faith-
ful, conscientious and valuable service to Chestnut Commons Physical
Therapy & Rehabilitation Center; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Director of Chestnut Commons Physical
Therapy & Rehabilitation Center, Thomas K. Wick, P.T., served with
loyalty, honor and distinction; in his official acts, he was governed by
a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems;
and
WHEREAS, Thomas K. Wick, P.T., Dip. MDT earned his degree in physical
education from Springfield College and his certification in physical
therapy from the University of Pennsylvania; credentialed in the McKen-
zie method of mechanical diagnosis and therapy for back and neck pain,
Tom studied in New Zealand, home of McKenzie Institute International,
and is one of a select group of physical therapists to have earned a
diploma in the McKenzie method; in 1997, he was appointed to the insti-
tute's probationary faculty; and
WHEREAS, A diplomate in the approach, Tom has inspired a generation of
physical therapists to pursue additional training in the McKenzie disci-
pline; and
WHEREAS, In 1975, early in his career, Thomas K. Wick, P.T., Dip. MDT
joined Rome Memorial Hospital's physical therapy department; after
pursuing a private practice opportunity, he returned to the hospital to
supervise its new outpatient physical therapy services; and
WHEREAS, Committed to his profession and his patients, Tom has been a
leader and active member in regional, state and national physical thera-
py associations; his lobbying efforts resulted in the passing of The
Consumer Access to Physical Therapy bill and, as a result of his dedi-
cation, Chestnut Commons Physical Therapy is now one of only 16 physical
therapy clinics in the OptumHealth Network helping to streamline insur-
ance processes, thereby allowing patients to receive immediate treat-
ment; and
WHEREAS, Tom Wick has played a key role in the health and wellness of
our community by participating in countless health fairs and education
programs throughout his career; a trustee for his church, Tom was
actively volunteered in parent and athletic groups while his children
were in school; and
WHEREAS, Tom is known throughout the community and his hospital family
for his knowledge, accessibility, and genuine caring approach with
patients and colleagues alike; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Carol, their two
sons, and four grandchildren, 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 quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their

profession, 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 Thomas K. Wick, P.T., upon the occasion of his retirement after 43
years of distinguished service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Thomas K. Wick, P.T.