Honor Dr. Garlick's Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 2142 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING Dr. Jonathan Garlick upon the occasion of his induction into the Monticello High School Hall of Distinction Class of 2016 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives of service to their community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr. Jonathan Garlick upon the occasion of his induction into the Monticello High School Hall of Distinction Class of 2016; this momentous occasion was celebrated on Friday, November 4, 2016, at the Arnold Packer Hughs Auditorium in Monticello High School; and WHEREAS, A 1970 graduate of Monticello High School, Dr. Jonathan Garlick serves Tufts University as a Professor at its Schools of Dental Medicine, Medicine, Engineering and the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life; and WHEREAS, As a clinician and translational research scientist, Dr. Jonathan Garlick has pioneered the use of stem cells for tissue engineering to develop new treatments for oral health, cancer and complications from diabetes; and WHEREAS, In addition, he established Tufts University's Center for Integrated Tissue Engineering to accelerate the discovery and clinical application of new drugs; and WHEREAS, As a science and biomedical educator, Dr. Jonathan Garlick teaches his students to explore the personal and societal impacts of science as a bridge towards moral responsibility and social action; furthermore, he leads a national science education initiative at Tisch College in Civic Science to foster active citizenship; and WHEREAS, Dr. Jonathan Garlick received his D.D.S. and Ph.D. from Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, and his Oral Pathology training from Long Island Jewish Medical Center; he has been a Talloires Scholar in Residence and was awarded Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine's Distinguished Alumnus Award as well as the President and Chancellor's Award, the State University of New York's highest teaching honor; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Dr. Jonathan Garlick has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Dr. Jonathan Garlick has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Dr. Jonathan Garlick, that future generations may know and appreciate his admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Dr. Jonathan Garlick upon the occasion of his induction into the Monticello High School Hall of Distinction Class of 2016; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dr. Jonathan Garlick.