Assembly Resolution No. 1000

BY: M. of A. Cook

HONORING Dr. Farnaz Tamari upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition at the Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala on
March 22, 2026

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those extraordinary individuals whose humanitarian service,
visionary leadership, and global advocacy reflect the enduring
principles of justice, equality, and peace championed by Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr.; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Dr. Farnaz Tamari upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala on
Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Farnaz Tamari is a distinguished Dental Director and
clinician whose career has been defined by her steadfast commitment to
expanding access to oral healthcare and improving the quality of life
for underserved communities; and

WHEREAS, In her current role at the Building Service 32BJ Benefit
Funds, Dr. Farnaz Tamari leads operations for one of New York City's
largest and most impactful dental centers, managing a multidisciplinary
team of more than 80 professionals and spearheading a transformative
expansion that includes 29 new operatories and a full-service dental
laboratory, thereby establishing the facility as one of the City's
premier destinations for comprehensive dental care; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Farnaz Tamari previously served with distinction as
Dental Director at The Mount Sinai Hospital and The Institute for Family
Health, where she held faculty appointments in the Departments of
Dentistry and Family Medicine, contributing to the advancement of
academic scholarship and the training of future healthcare professionals
through her published studies; and

WHEREAS, Her earlier service in Federally Qualified Health Centers
and school-based health systems further strengthened her lifelong
dedication to health equity and the delivery of compassionate,
patient-centered care to communities most in need; and

WHEREAS, A recipient of multiple academic scholarships, Dr. Farnaz
Tamari earned her Bachelor of Science degree from York University, her
Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from University of Toronto, and
completed her General Practice Residency at Montefiore Medical Center in
the Bronx, preparing her for a career marked by excellence in clinical
practice and leadership; and

WHEREAS, Beyond her clinical and administrative accomplishments, Dr.
Farnaz Tamari is the co-owner of the Home Health Aide Training Institute
with Dr. Maria Santiago, an innovative initiative dedicated to

addressing the national shortage of healthcare workers by expanding to
new locations and incorporating robotics and modern training
technologies to prepare a new generation of skilled caregivers; and

WHEREAS, Service and community leadership have always been central
to Dr. Farnaz Tamari's life; as an active volunteer with Chabad of Lake
Success, she organizes educational, outreach, and fundraising
initiatives that strengthen families and foster meaningful connection
throughout her community; and

WHEREAS, Born in Iran, Dr. Farnaz Tamari and her family fled
persecution and resettled in Canada, supported by Jewish Immigrant Aid
Services and sustained by the extraordinary resilience of her mother and
her brother, Dr. Farshad Tamari, with whom she is a co-inventor; and

WHEREAS, The courage and perseverance forged through her family's
journey have profoundly shaped Dr. Farnaz Tamari's values, inspiring her
lifelong dedication to equity, opportunity, and service to others; and

WHEREAS, Through her visionary leadership in healthcare, her
unwavering advocacy for underserved populations, and her steadfast
commitment to community empowerment, Dr. Farnaz Tamari embodies the
principles of justice, compassion, and service so eloquently advanced by
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Dr. Farnaz Tamari has
displayed throughout her life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Farnaz Tamari upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala on
March 22, 2026; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Dr. Farnaz Tamari.