LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Jane Ehrlich upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by Columbia Memorial Hospital on
June 2, 2012

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, Jane Ehrlich has given not only of her time and energies but
also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Jane Ehrlich
upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Columbia
Memorial Hospital, to be celebrated at its 24th Annual Columbia Memorial
Hospital Ball on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at The Point in Catskill, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Jane Ehrlich received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English
from the University of Eastern Connecticut in 1975, and an MBA with a
specialization in Health Care Management from the University of Connec-
ticut in 1984; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Jane Ehrlich completed her training to become a
registered nurse at Mt. Sinai Hospital School of Nursing in New York
City; subsequently, she held several positions as a registered nurse in
hospitals in both New York City and Boston; and
WHEREAS, Jane Ehrlich has been called upon to contribute her time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Jane Ehrlich joined Columbia Memorial Hospital in May of
1994, as President and Chief Executive Officer of the 192-bed acute care
hospital located in Hudson, New York; and
WHEREAS, Under her luminous leadership, Columbia Memorial Hospital has
evolved from near bankruptcy in early-1994, to expanded services,
enhanced facilities, and increasing volumes in all major lines of busi-
ness; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Columbia Memorial Hospital operates a 120-bed long
term care/rehabilitation facility, 26 family care clinics where
primary/specialty care services are provided, an off-campus physical
therapy clinic, and an off-campus Urgent Care facility; and
WHEREAS, Prior to joining Columbia Memorial Hospital, Jane Ehrlich
worked at Windham Hospital in Connecticut where she served in the posi-
tions of Chief Operating Officer and Director of Planning and Executive
Vice President; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Jane Ehrlich has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout has been her daughter, Karie, who feels
privileged to be a part of her life and rejoices in her achievements;
and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Jane Ehrlich has displayed through-
out her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, 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 Jane Ehrlich upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by Columbia Memorial Hospital; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jane Ehrlich.