Honor Douglas Jablon Award

Senate Resolution No. 4938 BY: Senator GOLDEN HONORING Douglas Jablon upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Bishop's Good Scout Award on May 1, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its traditions, this Legislative Body is proud to honor Douglas Jablon upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Bishop's Good Scout Award to be celebrated at the Annual Bishop DiMarzio's Dinner on Scouting on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at El Caribe Country Club in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Douglas Jablon has been called upon to contribute both his time and talents to countless civic endeavors and has given of himself unselfishly as the Special Assistant to the President, and Executive Vice President of Patient Relations, Public Communications as well as Volunteer and Student Services for Maimonides Medical Center; and WHEREAS, Douglas Jablon earned his master's degree in Education, Guidance and Counseling from Long Island University; and WHEREAS, Throughout his 40 years of service to Maimonides Medical Center and the communities it serves, Douglas Jablon has earned the love and respect of patients, doctors, nurses, employees and administration; as an advocate for patient care and patients rights and professional courteous customer service, he is involved in every aspect of care provided by the Medical Center; and WHEREAS, Douglas Jablon serves as the "sounding board" for patient, family and community concerns, a job most fitting for someone who has a genuine concern for people; he and his dedicated Patient Relations staff, focus on the special comfort, social, economic and cultural needs of the patients' and their families with compassion and sensitivity; and WHEREAS, In addition to Patient Relations, Douglas Jablon oversees the activities of over 1,800 Maimonides Medical Center volunteers, holds the title of Senior Vice President, and is responsible for the newly designed Public Communications Department which will further his commitment to quality and compassionate patient care; and WHEREAS, Douglas Jablon truly loves people and enjoys getting to know them on a personal level; for his steadfast and unremitting commitment to the hospital and the well-being of its patients, he was the recipient of the 2011 Aron Medal; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Edy; their three children, Yitzy, Bonnie Pearl and Melissa; and their 12 grandchildren, Chana Tova, Esther Malka, Chaya Sara, Asher, Raizy, Shloimy, Binyomin Zev, Sara, Rachel Leah, Chana Devorah, Asher, and Hindy, all of whom have shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; and WHEREAS, Douglas Jablon's dedication to his community and to scouting has had a lasting impact on the Brooklyn community; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Douglas Jablon has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments come to our attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Douglas Jablon upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Bishop's Good Scout Award; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Douglas Jablon.