LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Susan Rotenstreich, HTCP, upon the occa-
sion of her designation as recipient of the Humanitarian Award by the
American Cancer Society

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those individuals 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
Susan Rotenstreich, HTCP, upon the occasion of her designation as recip-
ient of the Humanitarian Award by the American Cancer Society at its
Second Annual Awards in Medical Excellence reception on Thursday, May
12, 2011, at the Westin New York at Times Square in New York City; and
WHEREAS, As a dedicated volunteer at Hope Lodge, Susan Rotenstreich is
receiving this meritorious award for her significant contributions to
the fight against cancer; currently, she is a Healing Touch Certified
Practitioner; and
WHEREAS, Healing Touch Program is an educational program dedicated to
offering classes in the energetic therapy modality of Healing Touch as
well as providing support for Healing Touch students, practitioners and
instructors; and
WHEREAS, The Healing Touch Program curriculum and teaching materials
enhance the students' learning experience and ensure a consistent,
informed and complete education in Healing Touch; and
WHEREAS, As a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner, Susan Rotenstreich
provides the therapeutic services which benefit cancer patients who come
to New York from all around the world to receive extended cancer treat-
ment; these patients, who cannot afford to stay in a hotel or rent an
apartment, receive free lodging from Hope Lodge; and
WHEREAS, Hope Lodge embraces the full concept of patient care by
offering integrative therapies like Healing Touch to complement clinical
care, making Healing Touch and Hope Lodge an important partnership; and
WHEREAS, Susan Rotenstreich has proven herself to be a great asset to
the many cancer patients who benefit from her volunteer, healing
services; 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 Susan Rotenstreich, HTCP upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the Humanitarian Award by the American Cancer Society; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Susan Rotenstreich.