Senate Resolution No. 3497

BY: Senator BONACIC

HONORING Joan Guarnieri, RN upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the Sally Dean Award
by UHS Delaware Valley Hospital

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those nurses from this great Empire State who have
distinguished themselves through professional excellence and have made
significant contributions to the quality of life of its citizenry; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those
individuals whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to
enhance the stature of the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Joan Guarnieri, RN upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Sally Dean Award by UHS Delaware Valley Hospital; and

WHEREAS, This most prestigious award was created in memory of
registered nurse, Sally Dean, who during her tenure at Delaware Valley,
treated her patients, their visitors and her co-workers with true
dedication, commitment and compassion; Joan Guarnieri truly exemplifies
Sally's work ethic, and is rightly deserving of this award; and

WHEREAS, Joan Guarnieri began her long and distinguished nursing
career in Trenton, New Jersey; she then moved to Wilkes Barre,
Pennsylvania, where she worked at Geisinger Medical Center; 31 years
ago, she joined the staff of UHS Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her tenure, Joan Guarnieri has served in the
ICU, ER and medical floor in many capacities including Director of
In-service Education, Director of Nursing, Director of Patient Services,
and Chief Nursing Officer, as well as her current role, Vice President
of Ancillary Services; and

WHEREAS, In this capacity, Joan Guarnieri oversees the hospital's
imaging center, cardiopulmonary services, laboratory, physical
rehabilitation services, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program
and the hospital's relatively new service, pain management; and

WHEREAS, Joan Guarnieri is always looking for new and innovative
ways to bring more services to the residents of Delaware Valley; her
great success is evident in the advances the hospital has made in the
types and quality of services offered; and

WHEREAS, Under her luminous leadership, the hospital has received
its cardiac rehabilitation certification, brought 3D mammography
capability to the local area, began to offer both MRI services and home
sleep studies, and is in the process of finalizing the hospital's
laboratory linkage to the Mayo clinic; and

WHEREAS, Built upon the proud tradition of caring, the profession of
nursing is dedicated to implementing the best practices to deliver the
highest quality of care to those whom they serve; and

WHEREAS, These exceptional individuals, leaders in their profession,
make a difference in the lives of every one of their patients, as well
as the patients' family members they serve each and every day; they have
truly proven themselves to be great assets to the health and welfare of
the citizens of the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, A woman of true integrity, Joan Guarnieri has served as a
Registered Nurse with distinction, enthusiasm, dedication and honor; for
31 years, she has rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service
to UHS Delaware Valley Hospital, earning the admiration, esteem and
affection of her colleagues; 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
honor Joan Guarnieri, RN upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the Sally Dean Award by UHS Delaware Valley Hospital; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Joan Guarnieri, RN.