Honor Dr. Karpfen's Retirement

Senate Resolution No. 3977 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMENDING Robin Karpfen, MD, FACOG upon the occasion of her retirement after 37 years of distinguished service in the field of women's healthcare 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 commend Robin Karpfen, MD, FACOG upon the occasion of her retirement after 37 years of distinguished service in the field of women's healthcare; and WHEREAS, After graduating from the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in 1981, Dr. Robin Karpfen completed her residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital; and WHEREAS, Board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Robin Karpfen has served the women and families of both Middletown and Goshen, New York, for almost four decades; and WHEREAS, Dr. Robin Karpfen practiced at Crystal Run Healthcare, and was affiliated with Catskill Regional Medical Center, Community General Hospital, and Good Samaritan Hospital; and WHEREAS, Throughout her esteemed career, Dr. Robin Karpfen served her patients with intelligence and caring dedication, continuously striving to effectively fulfill the duties of her position; and WHEREAS, Sincerely loved and greatly respected by all those with whom she worked, Dr. Robin Karpfen will be remembered for her honesty, integrity, keen sense of duty and ability to show a unique grasp of human problems in her official acts; and WHEREAS, As a leader in her profession, Dr. Robin Karpfen has proven herself to be a great asset to medicine and to the health and welfare of the citizens of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Robin Karpfen, MD, FACOG upon the occasion of her retirement after 37 years of distinguished service in the field of women's healthcare, and to wish her continued success in all her future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Robin Karpfen, MD, FACOG.