LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Dr. Michelle A. Koury upon the occa-
sion of her appointment to the Board of Directors of the American
Medical Group Association

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 who would devote themselves 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 commend
Dr. Michelle A. Koury upon the occasion of her appointment to the Board
of Directors of the American Medical Group Association; and
WHEREAS, The American Medical Group Association (AMGA) is a trade
association representing medical groups, health systems, and other
organized systems of care, including some of the nation's largest, most
prestigious integrated delivery systems; it is a leading voice in advo-
cating for efficient, team-based, and accountable care; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Michelle A. Koury is the chief operating officer at Crys-
tal Run Healthcare, one of the fastest growing multispecialty group
practices in the country, with over 300 providers in more than 40
medical and surgical specialties and 15 practice locations in New York's
Orange and Sullivan counties; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Michelle Koury is a cum laude graduate of Rutgers Univer-
sity and attended medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine;
she completed her residency in internal medicine at New England Medical
Center-Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts; and
WHEREAS, A board certified Internist, Dr. Michelle A. Koury joined
Crystal Run Healthcare in 1996, after which she earned her certification
as a medical director for long-term care, one of only two in Orange
County at the time; she was appointed as Crystal Run Healthcare's first
Medical Director and served in that role for six years until being
appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2008; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Michelle A. Koury has been called upon to contribute her
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, In 2012, Dr. Michelle A. Koury was honored by the SUNY Sulli-
van Foundation as a "Woman Who Makes a Difference" in healthcare for
Sullivan County, and has served as the Corporate Hero for the Hudson
Valley Arthritis Walk; she is a member of the American College of Physi-
cian Executives, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the
Orange County Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Community Foundation
of Orange and Sullivan; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, 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
commend Dr. Michelle A. Koury upon the occasion of her appointment to
the Board of Directors of the American Medical Group Association; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Michelle A. Koury.