LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Anesthesia Associates of St. Francis,
PC upon the occasion of its designation as a Franciscan Award Honoree on
April 21, 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 reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Anesthesia Associates of St. Francis, PC upon the occasion of its desig-
nation as a Franciscan Award Honoree, to be celebrated at the 31st Annu-
al Franciscan Award Gala on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at the Grandview
in Poughkeepsie, New York; and
WHEREAS, Anesthesia Associates of St. Francis, PC has been providing
anesthesia services for over four decades at Saint Francis Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Incorporated in 1970 with four providers, Anesthesia Associ-
ates of St. Francis, PC now consists of sixteen physicians who are
trained to use evidence-based quality initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Each physician at Anesthesia Associates of St. Francis, PC is
proficient in the art of providing the latest innovations for acute pain
management and the practice is recognized as one of the top chronic pain
management services in the Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, Anesthesia Associates of St. Francis, PC prides itself on
active participation in the community and strives to be involved whenev-
er a need is identified, providing not only financial support but also
the knowledge, time and resources of many of its physicians; and
WHEREAS, Organizations that have benefited from the benevolence of
Anesthesia Associates of St. Francis, PC include Saint Francis Hospital
and the Saint Francis Health Care Foundation, Miles of Hope and the
Dutchess County Medical Society; and
WHEREAS, Most notable is the work Anesthesia Associates of St. Fran-
cis, PC provides to those less fortunate including a free health clinic
in New York City that provides basic care to those families that would
not be able to afford these services, and cleft palate surgery for
underprivileged children; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Anesthesia Associates of St. Francis, PC upon the occasion of
its designation as a Franciscan Award Honoree on April 21, 2012; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Anesthesia Associates of St. Francis, PC.