LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Physicians and Staff of the Mid
Hudson Medical Group upon the occasion of their designation for special
recognition by the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse

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 honor the
Physicians and Staff of the Mid Hudson Medical Group upon the occasion
of their designation for special recognition by the Center for the
Prevention of Child Abuse; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the Center's
There's No Excuse For Child Abuse Annual Dinner and Charity Auction on
Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the Grandview in Poughkeepsie, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Mid Hudson Medical Group was selected for this honor for
its numerous contributions which have greatly benefited the Center for
Prevention of Child Abuse over the last two years; and
WHEREAS, The Mid Hudson Medical Group originated in 1955, when Dr.
John Sarno, a general practitioner, Dr. Alexander Friedman, a radiolo-
gist, and Dr. Joseph Davis, an internist, came together to create a
comprehensive health care group; and
WHEREAS, Over the next 50 years, Mid Hudson Medical Group grew to over
82 Board Certified physicians, and, with physician assistants, nurse
practitioners and midwives, has over 100 medical practitioners; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to serving the Hudson Valley with the best medical
care and realizing the vision of those three physicians, Mid Hudson
Medical Group continues to be the leader in providing quality care to
the area; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those individ-
uals and organizations that 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 the Physicians and Staff of the Mid Hudson Medical Group upon the
occasion of their designation for special recognition by the Center for
the Prevention of Child Abuse; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Mid Hudson Medical Group.