LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Arthur Wallingford, Jr. upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the Extra Mile Award by To
Life! to be celebrated on May 1, 2012

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, A great community is only as great as those persons who
provide exemplary service, whether through participation in voluntary
programs, through unique personal achievement in their profession or
other endeavors, or simply through a lifetime of good citizenship; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor Dr. Arthur
Wallingford, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Extra Mile Award by To Life! to be celebrated at its 14th Annual
Gala: "Honoring the Women in Our Lives" on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at the
Franklin Plaza, Troy, New York; and
WHEREAS, Since 1998, To Life! has served thousands of women and their
families throughout the 10 county capital region providing unparalleled
education, information and support regarding breast cancer; and
WHEREAS, Following in his father's footsteps, Dr. Arthur Wallingford,
Jr.'s illustrious career working with women has been based on the prior-
ities of faith, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, An Albany native, Dr. Arthur Wallingford, Jr. graduated from
Holy Cross College and Albany Medical College; his outstanding education
helped prepare him for a successful career specializing in female repro-
ductive health and gynecological health issues; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Dr. Arthur Wallingford, Jr. has cared
for countless women; his gentle and compassionate demeanor has helped
him relate to his patients and to serve them well; and
WHEREAS, Together, Dr. Arthur Wallingford, Sr. and Dr. Arthur Walling-
ford, Jr. became the very first father and son Ob/Gyn practice in the
area; providing a caring environment through medicine has defined the
Wallingford family; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being 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
honor Dr. Arthur Wallingford, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation
as recipient of the Extra Mile Award by To Life!; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Arthur Wallingford, Jr.