LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Glenn Zurawski, M.D., M.P.A., posthu-
mously, upon the occasion of his induction into the Liberty Central
School District Wall of Fame

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those distinguished citizens who devote their time and ener-
gies to the service of their community and profession, participating in
civic affairs and enhancing the character and quality of life for all
citizens; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Glenn Zurawski, M.D., M.P.A., posthumously, upon the occasion of his
induction into the Liberty Central School District Wall of Fame; this
auspicious occasion will be celebrated at a breakfast reception in his
honor to be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Class of 1969 at Liberty Central High School,
Glenn Zurawski was an anesthesiologist and surgeon, devoted to the care
of high-risk newborn children; he focused on intricate neo-natal anes-
thesia; and
WHEREAS, Glenn Zurawski was instrumental in the development of new
surgical anesthesia technologies within his specialty and worked closely
with the original inventor of the infant respirator to develop an
updated version of this life saving technology; and
WHEREAS, The distinguished professional work of Dr. Glenn Zurawski has
been published in the NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE as well as in
leading anesthesiology medical journals; and
WHEREAS, In addition, during his lifetime Dr. Glenn Zurawski estab-
lished a new surgery center at Mills Memorial Hospital in San Francisco,
serving as its medical director from 1983-1995; he also established one
of the first pain control clinics in the San Francisco Bay Peninsula
region; and
WHEREAS, Born in Liberty, New York, on August 3, 1951, Dr. Glenn
Zurawski died on March 19, 2012; his undergraduate studies were accom-
plished at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, where he gradu-
ated magna cum laude in 1973; he obtained his medical degree from SUNY
Upstate Medical Center in 1977, and completed his internship at the
University of Southern California/Los Angeles Medical Center, and his
residency at Moffett Memorial Hospital in San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, In addition, later in his extraordinary career, Dr. Zurawski
returned to college and earned his Master's degree in Hospital Adminis-
tration from the University of San Francisco, graduating summa cum
laude, having achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average; he also served
as an Adjunct Professor of Anesthesiology at California State Universi-
ty, Berkley; and
WHEREAS, Prior to his retirement, Dr. Glenn Zurawski practiced medi-
cine for several years at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston,
Texas; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Glenn Zurawski was accomplished pianist and musician; he
was also an excellent skier, golfer, and tennis player; mountain biking
was his favorite sport; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Glenn Zurawski stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Glenn Zurawski displayed throughout
his life; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the wellbeing and vitality of their profession and community,
and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence, certainly
have earned the recognition and applause of all citizens of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Glenn Zurawski, M.D., M.P.A., posthumously, upon the occasion of
his induction into the Liberty Central School District Wall of Fame; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Glenn Zurawski.