LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Stanley Katz, M.D. upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Physician of Distinction 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, Stanley Katz, M.D. has given not only of his time and ener-
gies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Stanley Katz,
M.D. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Physician
of Distinction Award by the Nassau Physicians' Foundation, to be cele-
brated 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 Stan-
ley Katz, M.D. for this most auspicious award; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Stanley Katz received his medical degree from the Univer-
sity of Cape Town Medical School in South Africa and was trained in
Cardiology at Montefiore Medical Center in New York; and
WHEREAS, Upon completion of his training in 1978, Dr. Stanley Katz
joined the faculty of Long Island Jewish Medical Center; from 1982-1991
he was Director of the Catheterization Lab at Winthrop University Hospi-
tal; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Stanley Katz joined North Shore University Hospital in
1991, as Chief of Cardiology and Director of the Catheterization Lab;
his field of expertise is interventional cardiology with a special
interest in acute myocardial infarction intervention; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Stanley Katz has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, A Diplomate on the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr.
Stanley Katz is board certified by the Subspecialty Board in Cardiovas-
cular Disease and the Subspecialty Board in Interventional Cardiology;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Stanley Katz is a Professor of Medicine at NYU, Senior
Vice-President of Cardiac Services for the North Shore-LIJ Health
System, Chairman of the Department of Cardiology, a Vice-President of
the International College of Angiology and serves on the New York State
Cardiac Advisory Committee; he is also a member of the American Heart
Association and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Dr. Stanley Katz has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Dr. Stanley Katz has displayed
throughout 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 Stanley Katz, M.D. upon the occasion of his designation as recipi-
ent of the Physician of Distinction Award by the Nassau Physicians'
Foundation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Stanley Katz, M.D.