Honor Dr. Cordaro’s Service

Senate Resolution No. 4191 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Dr. Anthony Cordaro upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Floral Park Police Department WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and WHEREAS, Dr. Anthony Cordaro has given not only of his time and energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr. Anthony Cordaro upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Floral Park Police Department, to be celebrated at its Narcan Training program; and WHEREAS, Called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors, Dr. Anthony Cordaro has always given of himself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, Anthony Cordaro earned his undergraduate degree from Seton Hall University and his medical degree from the University of Bologna, Italy, before completing an internship, residency and fellowship at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, New York; and WHEREAS, Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Anthony Cordaro has been practicing internal medicine for 45 years in Floral Park, New York, and is an attending physician at Winthrop University Hospital; and WHEREAS, As Medical Director of the Floral Park Police Department Opioid Overdose Prevention Program, Dr. Anthony Cordaro has been instrumental in the success of this vital outreach program, saving countless lives; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Dr. Anthony Cordaro 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. Anthony Cordaro 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. Anthony Cordaro, 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. Anthony Cordaro upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Floral Park Police Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dr. Anthony Cordaro.