Honor Dr. Erich Anderer

Senate Resolution No. 1353 BY: Senator MONTGOMERY COMMENDING Erich Anderer, 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 Erich Anderer, 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, A neurosurgeon at NYU Lutheran Medical Center, Dr. Erich Anderer assumed the esteemed role of Chief of Neurosurgery at NYU Lutheran on June 1, 2016; his appointment underscores NYU Lutheran's commitment to further enhance accessibility to high-quality medical care in Brooklyn, and significantly increasing the medical center's neurosurgical capabilities; and WHEREAS, Erich Anderer, a native New Yorker, is an undergraduate alumnus of Columbia University; he went on to earn his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and completed his residency in neurosurgery at the NYU School of Medicine; and WHEREAS, With board certification in neurological surgery, Dr. Erich Anderer also has special expertise and training in the field of spine surgery; and WHEREAS, Dr. Erich Anderer has maintained a faculty appointment in the Department of Neurosurgery at the NYU School of Medicine since July of 2010; and WHEREAS, In addition, he has made numerous presentations on the results of his investigative work, including talks on best practices related to neurosurgical trauma patients, spinal cord injury, and neurological injuries in combat sports participants; and WHEREAS, Active in numerous professional and community organizations, Dr. Erich Anderer serves on the Board of Directors for the Japanese Medical Society of America as well as the Open Space Alliance, a parks conservancy in north Brooklyn; he also hosts a quarterly back pain special on SiriusXM's "Doctor Radio"; and WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of his duties and responsibilities, Dr. Erich Anderer's ongoing efforts and notable achievements have significantly contributed to bettering the quality of life in his community; and WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Dr. Erich Anderer 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 Erich Anderer, 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 Erich Anderer, M.D.