LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Marc J. Yland, M.D. for his dedicated
service as President of the Suffolk County Medical Society

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those individuals within the medical field who distinguish
themselves through professional excellence and who have made significant
contributions to the quality of life of citizens in the State of New
York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Marc
J. Yland, M.D. for his dedicated service as President of the Suffolk
County Medical Society; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Marc J. Yland was elected President of the Suffolk Acade-
my of Medicine for the July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011 term; and
WHEREAS, The Suffolk County Medical Society acts as the premier
professional medical association for the physicians of Suffolk County by
maintaining a representative and united organization to consider and act
upon matters affecting the practice of medicine and public health in
Suffolk County; cultivating and advancing education in the science of
medicine while maintaining a high standard of integrity, honor and cour-
tesy in the medical profession; proactively identifying and responding
to the evolving needs and interests of physician members by interacting
with managed care organizations, third party payers, legislative and
public interest groups, appropriate regulatory agencies, etc., contrib-
uting to the professional and personal development of member physicians
by representing the profession as a whole; serving as a resource for its
members and assisting them in addressing the many issues and needs which
they face in providing cost effective, high quality health care to their
patients; preserving the doctor-patient relationship while assuring
access to quality medical care for all; and acting as an advocate for
patients in dealing with health related issues; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Marc J. Yland is the Director of Interventional and
Multidisciplinary Pain Management Service at Stony Brook Hospital where
he also serves as an Assistant Professor in anesthesiology; in addition,
he is on staff at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable doctor is board certified by the American
Board of Pain Management and the American Board of Anesthesiology, is a
member of numerous specialty organizations, and has been a member of the
Suffolk County Medical Society since 2002, where he has served on the
Executive Committee, and the Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Marc J. Yland also has served as a delegate for the
Suffolk County Medical Society to the MSSNY Annual House of Delegates;
and
WHEREAS, As a leader in his profession, Dr. Marc J. Yland has proven
himself to be a great asset to medicine and to the health and welfare of
the citizens of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the wellbeing 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 Marc J. Yland, M.D. for his dedicated service as President of the
Suffolk County Medical Society; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Marc J. Yland, M.D.