LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Dr. Shetal I. Shah for his many years
of dedicated service and his professional achievements in the service of
children's health

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, Dr. Shetal I. Shah has given not only of his time and ener-
gies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Dr. Shetal
I. Shah for his many years of dedicated service and his professional
achievements in the service of children's health; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of New York State, Dr. Shetal I. Shah is
an esteemed physician, neonatologist, and scientist who cares for criti-
cally-ill newborns and infants in Nassau and Suffolk Counties; and
WHEREAS, For the past 5 years, Dr. Shetal I. Shah has served as Chair-
man of the Legislative Committee of the Long Island Chapter of the Amer-
ican Academy of Pediatrics; and
WHEREAS, In his volunteer role as an elected member of the American
Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Shetal I. Shah has been instrumental in
providing members of the New York State Legislature with valuable infor-
mation and analysis of the implications of proposed laws and measures on
our State's children; and
WHEREAS, Through his research and support, Dr. Shetal I. Shah has
served as a passionate advocate for the physical, emotional and mental
health of children, particularly on medical and scientific matters
related to immunization and vaccination policy; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Shetal I. Shah's work on immunization directly resulted
in the passage of the New York State Newborn Influenza Protection Act in
2009, which protects the nearly quarter of a million newborns born in
New York State each year; and
WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of his duties and responsibil-
ities, Dr. Shetal I. Shah's ongoing efforts and notable achievements
have significantly contributed to bettering the quality of life through-
out this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Dr. Shetal I. Shah has displayed
throughout his 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 Dr. Shetal I. Shah for his many years of dedicated service and
his professional achievements in the service of children's health; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Shetal I. Shah.