LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Wesley L. Hicks, Jr. upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition by the Mary B. Talbert
Civic and Cultural Club on April 24, 2015

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality of life in the communities across this great State of New York
is enriched by the diligence and compassionate commitment of those indi-
viduals whose singular purpose is the care and welfare of others; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr.
Wesley L. Hicks, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Mary B. Talbert Civic and Cultural Club, to be cele-
brated at its Annual Scholarship Gala on Friday, April 24, 2015, at
Salvatore's Italian Gardens, Lancaster, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Mary B. Talbert Civic and Cultural Club hosts an Annual
Scholarship Gala to support the Mary B. Talbert Scholarship Fund, which
provides college tuition assistance to students graduating from a
Buffalo Public School; and
WHEREAS, This year, the Mary B. Talbert Civic and Cultural Club is
recognizing outstanding health care professionals in Western New York
for their extraordinary service; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Wesley L. Hicks, Jr. is the Director of head and neck
surgical oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York;
in addition, he serves as a Board Member of HealthNow/Blue Cross Blue
Shield of New York State and is a Professor at the University at
Buffalo, State University of New York; and
WHEREAS, Earning national attention for his outstanding work, Dr.
Wesley L. Hicks, Jr. has been chosen as one of the Top 100 Physicians in
the Nation by BLACK ENTERPRISE MAGAZINE; and
WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of his duties and responsibil-
ities, Dr. Wesley L. Hicks, Jr.'s ongoing efforts and notable achieve-
ments have significantly contributed to bettering the quality of life in
his community; and
WHEREAS, The success of the Roswell Park Cancer Institute is in direct
correlation to the efforts of Dr. Wesley L. Hicks, Jr., whose involve-
ment is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment,
an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in
all endeavors on behalf of this vital institution and the community it
serves; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Dr. Wesley L. Hicks, Jr. has
displayed throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Wesley L. Hicks, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Mary B. Talbert Civic and Cultural Club on
April 24, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Wesley L. Hicks, Jr.