LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Betty Heiman upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Physicians Friend Award by the Nassau
Physicians' Foundation

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, Betty Heiman has given not only of her time and energies but
also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Betty Heiman
upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Physicians
Friend Award by the Nassau Physicians' Foundation, to be celebrated at
its 2011 Gala Fundraiser on Friday, June 17, 2011, at the Cold Spring
Country Club in Cold Spring Harbor, New York; and
WHEREAS, A not-for-profit organization, the Nassau Physicians' Founda-
tion was established in 2003, with the mission of providing a stimulat-
ing environment for physicians, partnering with the community by donat-
ing time and expertise to educational and charitable endeavors, and to
be proactive to pertinent and current health issues; and
WHEREAS, At this year's Gala, the Nassau Physicians' Foundation will
celebrate the accomplishments of individuals who have used their gifts
to advance the well being of others; accordingly, they have chosen Betty
Heiman for this most auspicious honor; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Heiman earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in biology, cum
laude, from the State University of New York at Albany and an MBA in
healthcare administration from Baruch College/Mt. Sinai School of Medi-
cine, where she was inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society and
was a recipient of the Baruch College Tuition Fellowship; and
WHEREAS, Earlier in her career, Betty Heiman held a variety of posts
in the pharmaceutical and medical marketing industries; and
WHEREAS, Today, Betty Heiman is a founder and CEO of Transparent
Health Group, LLC, creator of Transparent Health Network, a unique
health care access plan that has been credited for benefiting health
care providers and patients alike with access to affordable health care
and transparent, pre-negotiated fee schedules; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Betty Heiman is a founding partner of a leading
practice management company in Yonkers, New York, for which she runs a
prominent radiology practice; and
WHEREAS, Betty Heiman has been called upon to contribute her time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Active in several local community organizations Betty Heiman
has served on the Executive Board of the Plainview-Old Bethpage PTA; she
also participates on the Executive Board for Project Challenge, a local
program for gifted students; and
WHEREAS, Widely quoted and featured in the media, Betty Heiman has won
several awards for her contributions to the business and health care
communities; she has also been a featured speaker for business and
medical groups in New York, Washington, D.C. and New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Betty Heiman has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, and their two
daughters, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and
rejoice in her achievements; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Betty Heiman has displayed through-
out his life; 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 Betty Heiman upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Physicians Friend Award by the Nassau Physicians' Foundation; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Betty Heiman.