LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Joon J. Bang upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Adopt-a-Tree Award by the Queens
Botanical Garden

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr.
Joon J. Bang upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Adopt-a-Tree Award by the Queens Botanical Garden at its 16th Annual
Rose Gala to be held on Thursday, June 9, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The Queens Botanical Garden is an urban oasis where people,
plants, and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innova-
tive educational programs and demonstrations of environmental steward-
ship; and
WHEREAS, Born in Korea, Joon J. Bang graduated in 1970, from the
Medical College of the Seoul National University in Seoul, Korea, and
three years later, came to the United States; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Joon J. Bang became a board-certified internist in 1978,
and is currently in private practice with affiliation at the New York
Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Joon J. Bang is the highly respected founder of the
Korean-American Friends of Queens Botanical Garden, which sponsors the
Circle Garden; he also founded the Korean friends of Channel 13 and has
led the Korean American Youth Foundation; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Dr. Joon J. Bang's unwavering dedi-
cation to environmental advocacy and education has made the success of
the Queens Botanical Garden possible; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Joon J. Bang upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Adopt-a-Tree Award by the Queens Botanical Garden; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Joon J. Bang.