Assembly Resolution No. 616

BY: M. of A. Rosenthal L

HONORING Joseph H. Dayan, MD for his outstanding
advocacy, education, and research contributions as a
world-renowned reconstructive microsurgeon and
health care professional to the lymphatic community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that the quality
and character of life in the communities across New York State are
reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of organizations and
individuals committed to helping to improve the lives of others; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its
long-standing tradition, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Joseph H. Dayan, MD, a New York City resident and plastic surgeon who
has been an inspirational advocate for lymphedema and other lymphatic
disease research, education, and awareness, in conjunction with the
observance of World Lymphedema Day on March 6, 2022; and

WHEREAS, World Lymphedema Day is both a day of collective
celebration and a day to honor inspirational people living with
lymphatic diseases, healthcare professionals, researchers, and
advocates; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, World Lymphedema Day is a day of action for
this debilitating disease often affecting cancer survivors and those
born with this disease; and

WHEREAS, Up to 10 million Americans, and 250 million worldwide, live
with either primary (hereditary or genetic) lymphedema or secondary
(acquired) lymphedema, including many who have received treatment for
cancer; and

WHEREAS, Joseph H. Dayan, MD, has been a leader on the Board of
Directors of the New York-based Lymphatic Education & Research Network
(LE&RN) for 10 years; and

WHEREAS, Joseph H. Dayan, MD has raised hundreds of thousands of
dollars for lymphatic research and programs; and

WHEREAS, Joseph H. Dayan, MD is a world-renowned plastic surgeon at
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City and devotes
himself to the lymphatic disease community; and

WHEREAS, Joseph H. Dayan, MD conducts research on the lymphatic
system to improve the outcomes of all New Yorkers living with lymphatic
disease; and

WHEREAS, Joseph H. Dayan, MD trains surgeons in cutting edge
microsurgical techniques to prevent lymphedema associated with cancer
treatment; and

WHEREAS, Joseph H. Dayan, MD volunteered his time and expertise as
part of the US Steering Committee to establish standards of care for
Global Centers of Excellence in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lymphatic

Diseases, and secured the designation of Network of Excellence for
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, currently the only Center of
Excellence in New York; and

WHEREAS, Joseph H. Dayan, MD continues to be a positive role model
for all those living with lymphedema and lymphatic disease, surgeons,
and researchers; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 Joseph H. Dayan, MD, for his outstanding advocacy and promotion of
lymphedema education, advocacy, and research; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Joseph H. Dayan, MD; and to the Lymphatic Education &
Research Network.