LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring CEO David Polge upon the occasion of his
retirement after 22 years of distinguished service to UHS Delaware
Valley Hospital

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed resi-
dents of this noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor CEO
David Polge upon the occasion of his retirement after 22 years of
distinguished service to UHS Delaware Valley Hospital, to be celebrated
on May 16, 2012, at the Holiday Inn, Oneonta, New York; and
WHEREAS, For the past 22 years, David Polge rendered faithful, consci-
entious and valuable service to UHS Delaware Valley Hospital, earning
the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; and
WHEREAS, David Polge is retiring effectively at the end of May 2012;
he has 38 total years in healthcare; and
WHEREAS, Much has been accomplished since David Polge began at Dela-
ware Valley in 1990; the organization has essentially been recreated
into a modern healthcare facility with the latest technology; and
WHEREAS, Financially sound, UHS Delaware Valley Hospital has been
recognized for its quality and regulatory compliance and, as a result,
has achieved a Top 100 CAH ranking in the nation; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as CEO, David Polge served with loyalty,
honor and distinction, and was governed by a keen sense of duty and
always showed a unique grasp of human problems in his official acts; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Jackie, their chil-
dren, Ben and Sarah, as well as their four grandchildren, Elijah, Carrie
Ann, Ari, and David, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his
life and rejoice in his achievements; 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
honor CEO David Polge upon the occasion of his retirement after 22 years
of distinguished service to UHS Delaware Valley Hospital; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David Polge.