LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Maimonides
Medical Center

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those organizations of long-standing concerned commitment who have
faithfully served in the delivery of medical services to the citizens of
the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 100th Anniversary of Maimonides Medical Center on Wednesday,
June 15, 2011, at Borough Park in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Known as the largest hospital and Medicaid provider in Brook-
lyn, Maimonides Medical Center was officially named in 1966 after Rabbi
Moshe Ben Maimon, a brilliant 12th-century philosopher who laid the
foundation for the modern medical training of physicians; Rabbi Maimon,
better known as Maimonides, was deeply committed to cultural tolerance
and humane care, in addition to high medical standards; and
WHEREAS, Maimonides Medical Center was founded as the New Utrecht
Dispensary in 1911; in 1919, it absorbed several smaller dispensaries
and became Israel Hospital of Brooklyn, and in 1920, it merged with Zion
Hospital and became United Israel Zion Hospital; and
WHEREAS, New facilities were built to accommodate the growing patient
needs; in 1947, Maimonides Hospital was formed by the merger of United
Israel Zion and Beth Moses hospitals; and
WHEREAS, Maimonides Medical Center is dedicated to fostering healthy
communities; it provides high quality, compassionate patient care and
comprehensive community services; as a premier academic medical center,
it is devoted to educating health care professionals, patients, fami-
lies, employees and the communities it serves; and
WHEREAS, Maimonides Medical Center conducts research that improves the
lives of its patients; it welcomes patients of all faiths, and at the
same time remains uniquely committed to serving the special healthcare
needs of the Orthodox Jewish community, whose religious and cultural
traditions help guide the provision of Maimonides services; and
WHEREAS, The 100th Anniversary of Maimonides Medical Center is special
for a number of reasons, among them the completion of several important
construction projects, including the opening of a beautifully renovated
Intensive Cardiac Unit, the upcoming restoration of the obstetrical
service unit's new 68-bed floor, and the forthcoming new Cancer Pavilion
located on Seventh Avenue serving primarily women with mammography and
breast cancer care; and
WHEREAS, The talented medical personnel, nurses and support staff is
committed to offering the best in diagnostic, treatment and prevention
of conditions and illnesses; care is administered for the individual's
physical needs while always addressing the emotional and spiritual needs
of every patient; and
WHEREAS, Maimonides Medical Center continues to grow and strengthen
its ability to deliver high quality comprehensive health care into the
future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Maimonides Medical Center; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Martin D. Payson, Chairman and Pamela S. Brier, President and
CEO, Maimonides Medical Center.