Honor Dr. Green's Retirement

Senate Resolution No. 504 BY: Senator DEFRANCISCO COMMENDING Dr. Louis M. Green upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 40 years of practicing internal medicine in the Central New York community WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to recognize and honor those distinguished citizens within our midst, who have devoted themselves to improving the health and well-being of the residents of their communities; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the significant milestones in the distinguished careers of such esteemed individuals of this noble Empire State; and WHEREAS, Within every community of the State of New York, there are certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment and dedication, deserve the respect and admiration of their community for their contributions and service on behalf of others; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr. Louis M. Green upon the occasion of his retirement after more than

40 years of practicing internal medicine in the Central New York community; and WHEREAS, Dr. Louis M. Green was born in Schenectady New York, to Dr. Manual Green and Stella Green, and was raised with his three siblings, Rosamund, Jean and William; and WHEREAS, Dr. Louis M. Green graduated in 1971 from Yale University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; continuing his education, he then graduated from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 1975 and subsequently moved to Syracuse to complete his residency in internal medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University from 1976-1978; and WHEREAS, In 1978, Dr. Louis M. Green became a certified doctor in the State of New York and was hired to the position of Instructor for the General Medicine Section Department of Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University; and WHEREAS, One year later Dr. Louis M. Green opened a private practice in the City of Syracuse, specializing in internal medicine to provide long-term, comprehensive care to adolescents, adults and the elderly, while helping to diagnose and treat cancer and other diseases that affect the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, digestive, and respiratory and vascular systems; and WHEREAS, In 1993, Dr. Louis M. Green joined the team at Internist Associates of Central New York (IACNY) in downtown Syracuse, which was eventually acquired by Crouse Hospital in 2010; since then, he has been an internist with IACNY, Crouse Medical Practice (CMP); he will officially retire on January 27, 2017; and WHEREAS, Admired and respected by his patients and colleagues, Dr. Louis M. Green has and continues to serve as a member of several medical organizations including: American College of Physicians; American Society of Internal Medicine; New York State Society of Internal Medicine; and the Onondaga County Medical Society; and WHEREAS, Along Dr. Louis M. Green's successful journey has stood his supportive family, including his wife, Dr. Nanette Sable, and their three children, Aaron, Ethan and Sarah, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those dedicated professionals, who unselfishly devote their lives to the health and well-being of a community, are worthy of the praise of the State of New York for their commitment and contributions to the betterment of society; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Dr. Louis M. Green upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 40 years of practicing internal medicine in the Central New York community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be hereby transmitted to Dr. Louis M. Green.