LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Sandra Cassese upon the occasion
of her designation as Volunteer Honoree by the American Cancer Society-
Hudson Valley Region

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Sandra Cassese upon the occasion of her designation as Volunteer
Honoree by the American Cancer Society-Hudson Valley Region; this auspi-
cious occasion will be celebrated at the Society's Birthday Bash, to be
held on Friday, May 11, 2012, at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Hudson Valley Birthday Bash is the American Cancer Society-
Hudson Valley Region's signature event featuring an exciting evening,
filled with a delicious dinner, dancing, a spectacular auction, and much
more; and
WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society has fought for every birthday
threatened by every cancer in every community; by taking what it has
learned through research and turning it into what the Society does, it
has contributed to a 15 percent decrease in the overall cancer death
rate between the early 1990s through 2007; and
WHEREAS, Since 2010, Sandra Cassese has served as the first system
administrator within Health Quest for the oncology service line; she is
responsible for oversight of all oncology related programs and services
for Ulster Radiation Oncology and the Putnam Hospital Center; and
WHEREAS, In 2002, Sandra Cassese became the first oncology service
line administrator at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie,
New York, and was then promoted to Vice President for Oncology and Ambu-
latory Services; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Sandra Cassese has served as Director of the
Healthcare Association of New York's Breast Cancer Demonstration
Project; she previously also worked for the Department of Defense devel-
oping a breast health and screening program for the United States Army
at West Point, Fort Drum and Fort Monmouth, in conjunction with Walter
Reed Army Medical Center; and
WHEREAS, A registered nurse since 1979, Sandra Cassese is a graduate
of The Charles E. Gregory School of Nursing in Perth Amboy, New Jersey,
and the State University of New York at New Paltz, where she received
her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing; she also holds a Master of
Science degree in nursing from Sage Graduate School in Troy, New York,
and is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Community Health; and
WHEREAS, Sandra Cassese began her specialization in oncology in King-
ston, New York, where she participated in the Healthy Women's Partner-
ship to assist the New York State Department of Health and the American
Cancer Society to develop a training program and curriculum to teach
clinical breast examination skills; and
WHEREAS, A member of Sigma Theta Tau, the Nursing National Honor Soci-
ety; Sandra Cassese serves on the Board of Directors of the Eastern
Division of the American Cancer Society and chairs the Strategic Engage-
ment Committee; she also serves on the National Board of Directors for

the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and on the Society's
Regional Board of Directors of the Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, The immediate past Chairwoman of Hospice Inc. of Ulster and
Dutchess Counties and immediate past New York State Lead Ambassador for
the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Sandra Cassese is a
recipient of the Saint George National Award and the National Capital
Dome Award; she is also a three time winner of the Strides Against
Breast Cancer Pacesetter Award; in 2008, she received the Athena Award
by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Sandra Cassese served for nearly a decade as a Trustee, Vice
President and President of the Onteora Central School District Board of
Education; and
WHEREAS, Sandra Cassese and her husband, Neil Eisenberg, reside in
Woodstock, New York, and are the proud parents of five adult children;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Sandra Cassese has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of her colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Sandra Cassese has displayed
throughout her life; 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 recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Sandra Cassese upon the occasion of her designation as
Volunteer Honoree by the American Cancer Society-Hudson Valley Region;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sandra Cassese.