LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Dr. Daniel and Nancy Aronzon upon the
occasion of their designation as the recipients of an American Red Cross
of the Mid-Hudson Valley Fundamental Principles Award at its 3rd Annual
Fire and Ice Gala on March 22, 2012

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 greatly enriched by the compassionate commitment of individuals who
distinguish themselves in their profession and in service to their
community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Dr. Daniel and Nancy Aronzon upon the occasion of their designation as
the recipients of an American Red Cross of the Mid-Hudson Valley Funda-
mental Principles Award at its 3rd Annual Fire and Ice Gala to be held
at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie, New York on Thursday, March 22, 2012;
and
WHEREAS, The Fundamental Principles Award is presented annually to
individuals whose humanitarian efforts have made a real difference in
the Mid-Hudson Valley community and beyond and who, by their worthy
endeavors, have helped to prevent and alleviate suffering wherever it
may be found; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Daniel Aronzon, former Chief Executive Officer of Vassar
Brothers Medical Center, and Mrs. Nancy Aronzon, Director and Assistant
Director of the Marist College Center for Advising, truly merit this
high honor; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Daniel Aronzon has over 39 years of medical experience;
he most recently served as the C.E.O. of Vassar Brothers Medical Center
in Poughkeepsie, New York; he is a member of the Poughkeepsie Rotary
Club, where he was the County Coordinator for Rotary International's
Shots for Tots Program; a member of the Board of Counselors at the Chil-
dren's Home of Poughkeepsie; Chair of Marist College's Pre-Health Advi-
sory Board; and a member of the boards of the United Way of the Mid
Hudson Valley, Pattern for Progress and SPARC and, is the past Chair of
the Board of Governors of United Way of Dutchess County; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Aronzon has, in addition, on the national level, served
on the Pediatric Advisory Council for the Anne E. Dyson Initiative, a
collaborative venture between the American Academy of Pediatrics and the
Dyson Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Aronzon has worked at Marist College for 19 years; for
the past nine years she has served as both the Director and Assistant
Director of the Center for Advising at the college and, actively
involved in her profession, she is a member of the National Academic
Advising Association; and
WHEREAS, Also a valued and engaged member of her community, Nancy
Aronzon has served on the boards of the Poughkeepsie Ballet Theatre and,
recently, Dutchess Outreach, where she is a valued member of its
Fundraising Committee; and, as a volunteer with Healing the Children
North East, she has participated in three medical missions to Santa
Marta, Colombia and served on its fundraising gala committee; and
WHEREAS, Dr. and Mrs. Aronzon have together clearly demonstrated the
American Red Cross principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Voluntary
Service and Universality through their commitment to help others both
locally and internationally; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense 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
commend Dr. Daniel and Nancy Aronzon upon the occasion of their desig-
nation as the recipients of an American Red Cross of the Mid-Hudson
Valley Fundamental Principles Award at its 3rd Annual Fire and Ice Gala
on March 22, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Daniel and Nancy Aronzon.