Honor Dr. Hani Ashamalla

Senate Resolution No. 1351 BY: Senator MONTGOMERY COMMENDING Hani Ashamalla, M.D. upon the occasion of his designation for special honor at Doctor's Recognition Day on March 29, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality of life in the communities across this great State of New York is enriched by the diligence and compassionate commitment of those individuals whose singular purpose is the care and welfare of others; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Hani Ashamalla, M.D. upon the occasion of his designation for special honor by the Medical Society of the County of Kings, Inc., the Academy of Medicine of Brooklyn and the Richmond County Medical Society, to be celebrated at its Doctor's Recognition Day on Wednesday, March 29,

2017, at Gargiulo's Restaurant, Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Dr. Hani Ashamalla serves as Chairman of Radiation Oncology at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital; and WHEREAS, Hani Ashamalla received his medical degree from Ain-Shams University Faculty of Medicine in Cairo, Egypt; he trained in Pulmonology and was awarded a Master's degree in 1989, prior to beginning his Radiation Oncology residency at New York Methodist Hospital; and WHEREAS, In addition, he completed fellowship training in Radiation Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania before joining New York Methodist Hospital as an attending in 1996; and WHEREAS, This esteemed man is actively involved in several national clinical trials and he has more than 100 publications in cancer research in national and international journals; and WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of his duties and responsibilities, Dr. Hani Ashamalla's ongoing efforts and notable achievements have significantly contributed to bettering the quality of life in his community; and WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Dr. Hani Ashamalla 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 commend Hani Ashamalla, M.D. upon the occasion of his designation for special honor at Doctor's Recognition Day on March 29, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Hani Ashamalla, M.D.