Honor Dr. Kathy Braico

Senate Resolution No. 3384 BY: Senator LITTLE HONORING Dr. Kathy Braico upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Henry Crandall Award by Crandall Public Library on October 27, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor those distinguished citizens who would devote their life's work and purpose to community service, contributing to the welfare of the citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr. Kathy Braico upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Henry Crandall Award by Crandall Public Library, to be recognized at its Celebrating 125 Years Gala on Friday, October 27, 2017, at Courtyard Marriott, Lake George, New York; and WHEREAS, The Henry Crandall Award recognizes one individual each year who has demonstrated the values and legacy of Library founder Henry Crandall (1821-1913), including generosity, perseverance, loyalty, compassion, civic pride and philanthropy; and WHEREAS, Kathy Braico earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from SUNY Binghamton in 1970, and a Medical degree from SUNY Buffalo in

1974; she is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics; and WHEREAS, Co-founder and partner of Adirondack Pediatrics, P.C., Dr. Kathy Braico also spent her illustrious 33 year medical career as an attending physician at Glens Falls Hospital from 1978 until her retirement in 2011; and WHEREAS, Dr. Kathy Braico has been called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; she currently serves as an honorary physician at Glens Falls Hospital, as well as an instructor and mentor in courses on Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) and Essential Care for Every Baby (ECEB); and WHEREAS, In addition to giving of her medical expertise in Haiti, Jamaica and Bangladesh, Dr. Kathy Braico has traveled to Guatemala annually on medical missions since 1998; and WHEREAS, Dr. Kathy Braico is the author of several publications including, "Megacode Guatemala," "Sister Irma" and "A Small Beginning, A World of Difference"; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her community, Dr. Kathy Braico serves as a member of the Board of Directors for both Amorak Youth Services and Saga City (Japan) Exchange Program; she also gives tirelessly as a volunteer for the Red Cross; and WHEREAS, Dr. Kathy Braico has been the proud recipient of numerous awards and accolades, some of which include, the Women of Distinction Award by the Girl Scouts of the Adirondack Council, the Ruby Award by Soroptomists Club Glens Falls and the Liberty Bell Award by the Warren County Bar Association; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, and their two children, as well as three grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Dr. Kathy Braico has displayed throughout her 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. Kathy Braico, that future generations may know and appreciate her admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Dr. Kathy Braico upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Henry Crandall Award by Crandall Public Library on October 27,