Senate Resolution No. 162

BY: Senator JACOBS

HONORING Dr. George Kalonaros upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Sister Mary
Mechtilde Memorial Award by the Kenmore Mercy
Foundation on November 16, 2018

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those individuals within the medical field who
distinguish themselves through professional excellence and who have made
significant contributions to the quality of life of citizens in 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
Dr. George Kalonaros upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Sister Mary Mechtilde Memorial Award by the Kenmore Mercy
Foundation, celebrated at its A Tribute to Angels Event on Friday,
November 16, 2018, at Salvatore's Italian Gardens in Lancaster, New
York; and

WHEREAS, The Kenmore Mercy Foundation raises funds from friends
across the community who wish to support the hospital's mission of
providing compassionate healthcare to the residents of Erie County, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Each year, the Sister Mary Mechtilde Memorial Award is
given to an individual who personifies the philanthropic ideals of
Sister Mary Mechtilde O'Connor, Kenmore Mercy Hospital's founder and
first administrator; and

WHEREAS, A neurologist and director of Kenmore Mercy Hospital's
award-winning stroke program, Dr. George Kalonaros is truly deserving of
this prestigious award for his steadfast and unremitting commitment to
his patients and for his exceptional contributions to the hospital and
to the community as a whole; and

WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of his duties and
responsibilities, Dr. George Kalonaros' ongoing efforts and notable
achievements have significantly contributed to bettering the quality of
life in his community; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, he has continuously displayed
initiative and an unrelenting commitment when pursuing the highest of
goals, and he has served as a role model of leadership to be emulated by
all; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. George Kalonaros upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Sister Mary Mechtilde Memorial Award by the Kenmore
Mercy Foundation on November 16, 2018; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Dr. George Kalonaros.