LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Sickle Cell/Thalassemia Patients
Network upon the occasion of hosting its 19th Annual White Diamonds
Dinner and Dance Benefit

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 which devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Sickle
Cell/Thalassemia Patients Network upon the occasion of hosting its 19th
Annual White Diamonds Dinner and Dance Benefit on Saturday, March 31,
2012, at The Grand Prospect Hall in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, In addition, this fine event will recognize several distin-
guished honorees for their continuous work in improving the quality of
life for those living with the sickle cell disease; they are: Herold
Duroseau, M.D., Distinguished Service Award; Greta M. Rainsford, M.D.,
FAAP, Outstanding Service Award; Samir K. Ballas, M.D., Distinguished
Service Award; and Darlene Mealy, Council Member, Community Service
Award; and
WHEREAS, Sickle Cell/Thalassemia Patients Network (SCTPN) was incorpo-
rated in 1993 as a volunteer, not-for-profit organization by its found-
ing members to serve the larger community by providing a face and a
voice for these underrepresented health issues; and
WHEREAS, SCTPN is dedicated to improving the quality of life for indi-
viduals and families living with sickle cell disease, thalassemia and
other hemoglobin disorders through education, advocacy and support
interactions; the organization also provides referral to resources that
will help diminish the negative emotional, psychological, social and
economic impact of these debilitative conditions; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the wellbeing and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence 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
commend the Sickle Cell/Thalassemia Patients Network upon the occasion
of hosting its 19th Annual White Diamonds Dinner and Dance Benefit; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Sickle Cell/Thalassemia Patients Network and the afore-
mentioned honorees.