LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring The Endocrine Group upon the occasion of
its designation as recipient of the Contributions to Health Care Award
by the Northeast Kidney Foundation

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 that are devoted 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
Endocrine Group upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the
Contributions to Health Care Award by the Northeast Kidney Foundation;
this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the Northeast Kidney
Foundation's annual Gift of Life Celebration, to be held on Thursday,
May 23, 2013, at The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center in Albany, New
York; and
WHEREAS, The Northeast Kidney Foundation is a voluntary health organ-
ization dedicated to preventing kidney disease and enhancing the lives
of all those affected; formed in 1974 as a philanthropic gift of Edwin
and Rhoda Sperber, the Foundation provides services to patients, family
members, the general public and clinical and academic professionals
throughout the Northeast; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the Northeast Kidney Foundation is to improve
the quality of life of those affected by kidney disease and related
conditions through early identification, intervention, prevention and
support services; to promote organ donation; and to empower those it
serves to be an effective voice for better healthcare at the local,
state and federal levels; and
WHEREAS, Begun in 1977 in a 1200 square foot office as a solo practice
by Dr. Mark Fruiterman, The Endocrine Group has evolved into the largest
private endocrine practice in the country; and
WHEREAS, Within the past three years, The Endocrine Group has expanded
its efforts into the area of clinical research helping to bring new
medications to market which improve the lives of those affected by
diabetes; and
WHEREAS, The Endocrine Group is now an integral part of an expanding
medical community; the practice itself being the daily home to almost
100 employees and 300 patients; and
WHEREAS, Part of the mission of The Endocrine Group is to reduce the
work of the Northeast Kidney Foundation by helping the patients with
diabetes avoid the onset and progression of kidney disease; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to The Endocrine Group;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an organ-
ization of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-
tion, it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor The Endocrine Group upon the occasion of its designation as recip-
ient of the Contributions to Health Care Award by the Northeast Kidney
Foundation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Endocrine Group.