LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Barry B. Perlman upon the occasion of
his retirement after many years of distinguished service in the field of
medicine, psychiatry and mental health care as the Medical Director of
St. Joseph's Medical Center and the Chair of the Department of Psychia-
try for the Center since 1981

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
whose endeavors and tireless advocacy have enhanced the quality and
access to mental health care treatment and services in New York State,
while also working to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Barry Perlman
upon the occasion of his retirement after serving as the Medical Direc-
tor of St. Joseph's Medical Center and the Chair of the Department of
Psychiatry for the Center's two campuses, one in Yonkers, New York and
one in Harrison, New York, the latter of which he served for 34 years;
and
WHEREAS, Barry Perlman oversees St. Joseph's Medical Center Department
of Psychiatry, which is one of the largest behavioral health providers
in New York State offering a comprehensive array of outpatient and inpa-
tient mental health services, addiction treatment programs and crisis
services through its two campuses in Yonkers and Harrison, New York,
which has served Yonkers as well as the surrounding communities of lower
Westchester and the northern Bronx since 1888; and
WHEREAS, Born on January 16, 1945, in New York, New York, Barry Perl-
man graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1967, Yale University
Medical School in 1971, and went on to complete his internship at New
York University Medical Center and psychiatric residency at Mount Sinai
Hospital in New York City becoming certified by the American Board of
Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc., in psychiatry in 1977, and licensed to
practice in New York State in 1972; and
WHEREAS, Barry and Lois Perlman were married and together they had two
children, Marc and Carrie; and
WHEREAS, Barry Perlman dedicated a significant portion of his career
preparing and educating generations of psychiatrists as a Clinical Asso-
ciate Professor of Psychiatry and Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
of Psychiatry for New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, and
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Assistant Professor of
Psychiatry at Mount Sinai School of Medicine; and
WHEREAS, Barry Perlman held a number of prestigious and important
positions prior to his tenure at St. Joseph's Medical Center, including
Director of Acute Psychiatric Services and Associate Director of the
Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic for Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City;
and
WHEREAS, Barry Perlman's knowledge, expertise and experience have been
called upon twice by Governors of the State of New York to serve includ-
ing as Chairman of the New York State Mental Health Services Council and
member of the New York State Hospital Review and Planning Council as
well as serving on the New York State Mental Health Planning Advisory
Council's Task Force on Acute Inpatient Care, and the New York State
Office of Mental Health's Hudson River Regional Advisory Group on Needs
Assessment Methodology; and
WHEREAS, Barry Perlman has been a member of The New York State Psychi-
atric Association for nearly half a century, an organization he served
in a number of leadership roles including President, Vice President, and
Chair of the Committee on Legislation, the latter being a position he
continues to hold; and

WHEREAS, Barry Perlman is a fellow of the American Psychiatric Associ-
ation and serves as Chair of the American Psychiatric Association's
Committee on Government Relations and was a Councilor of the New York
Regional Chapter of the American Association of Psychiatric Administra-
tors; and
WHEREAS, Barry Perlman has received numerous honors and awards,
including Honoree at Saint Joseph's Medical Center Annual Ball, the
Annual Distinguished Service Award from the Mount Vernon Community Advi-
sory Board of Rockland Psychiatric Center, the Meritorious Service
Medallion from The Psychiatric Society of Westchester County, Inc., the
American Psychiatric Association Assembly Speakers Award, and the first-
ever recipient of the American Psychiatric Association's (APA) Ronald A.
Shellow Award in 2006, bestowed to him for contributions to the Assembly
of the (APA) during his 18 years as a delegate; and
WHEREAS, Barry Perlman has authored and co-authored several publica-
tions in a number of scholarly journals, including YALE JOURNAL OF BIOL-
OGY AND MEDICINE, JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND CHILDHOOD SCHIZOPHRENIA, THE
MOUNT SINAI JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, MEDICAL HYPOTHESIS, DISEASE OF THE
NERVOUS SYSTEM, NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, AMERICAN JOURNAL OF
PSYCHIATRY, AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, NEW YORK STATE JOURNAL
MEDICINE, PRACTICE AND MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY CARE, HOSPI-
TAL & COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRY, and THE THERAPIST'S HANDBOOK; in addition,
he serves as the Secretary and on the Board of Directors for MENTAL
HEALTH NEWS, a quarterly publication with 160,000 readers across the
United States; and
WHEREAS, Barry Perlman provided testimony before a number of commit-
tees including the Assembly Mental Health Committee and served on panels
at a number of conferences and meetings of many national, statewide, and
local organizations and government agencies; and
WHEREAS, Barry Perlman's steadfast advocacy over the years has shaped
mental health public policy in New York State for the better, including
the enactment of one of the strongest mental health parity laws in the
nation with New York's Timothy's Law (Chapter 748 of the Laws of 2006);
and
WHEREAS, Barry Perlman's resolve and commitment have never ceased or
yielded in wanting to ensure New Yorkers in need of mental health care
treatment and services are able to access it and receive quality care;
and
WHEREAS, Barry Perlman has directly provided and overseen the
provision of quality inpatient and outpatient mental health and
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substance use care and treatment to thousands of New Yorkers in need
facilitating their recovery in the community; and
WHEREAS, Barry Perlman has excelled in all facets of life as a son,
father, physician/psychiatrist, health care provider, educator and advo-
cate with those who have known him describing him as honest, smart,
loyal, conscientious, and resilient in the face of adversity; and
WHEREAS, In completing his service as the medical director and chair
of the Department of Psychiatry, Barry Perlman leaves behind an indeli-
ble legacy evidenced by the patients, psychiatrists and community he has
so selflessly served that provides inspiration for future generations;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Barry Perlman upon the occasion of his retirement, and wish him
well in all his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Barry Perlman.