Honor Dr. Schutze Award

2018 WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 honor Dr. John Schutze upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Liberty Bell Award by the Warren County Bar Association to be celebrated on Friday, May 4, 2018; and WHEREAS, The Liberty Bell Award, given each year by local bar associations, honors exemplary citizens within the local community; the award recognizes outstanding service performed by a non-lawyer citizen who volunteers their time and efforts to serve the community; and WHEREAS, Such service may include activities which promote a better understanding of America's form of government, stimulating a deeper sense of individual responsibility to the end that citizens recognize their duties as well as their rights; and WHEREAS, Dr. John Schutze has practiced dentistry since 1973, and has continued his training in pediatric care, dental malocclusion and TMJ discomfort, endodontic therapy, cosmetic reconstruction, implant reconstruction, patient relaxation, and periodontal therapy; and WHEREAS, Dr. John Schutze has been awarded Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry after over 1,500 hours of continuing education; his training includes a BA in biology from Seton Hall University, a DDS from University of Maryland, an externship from Johns Hopkins University Hospital, and a general dentistry internship from Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago; and WHEREAS, Dr. John Schutze has had leadership positions with the Fourth District Dental Society locally, the New York State Dental Association, and as a representative to the American Dental Association; and WHEREAS, He and his wife, Patricia, have had numerous community involvements, some of which include: the American Cancer Society, Juvenile Diabetes Research Association, the Glens Falls Hospital Foundation, the Boy Scouts of America, the Glens Falls Rotary Club, and the Tri-County United Way; and WHEREAS, Dr. John and Patricia Schutze are the proud parents of two grown children, and the loving grandparents of five grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Dr. John Schutze feels blessed to have a caring staff who strive to make each person's dental experience as comfortable as possible; that compassionate staff includes his son, Jonathan since

1999, and his associate, Jacob Merryman since 2008; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which this remarkable man has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, As a leader in his profession, Dr. John Schutze has proven himself to be a great asset to dentistry and to the health and welfare of the citizens of the State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Dr. John Schutze upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Liberty Bell Award by the Warren County Bar Association; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dr. John Schutze.