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J5424Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Kenneth D. Gibbs

Official title

“Honoring Kenneth D. Gibbs upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Housing and Family Services of Greater New York, Inc.”

Sponsor Martin J. GoldenSD-22
Status
Adopted
Impact
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Kenneth D. Gibbs for his leadership and achievements, recognizing him at a Housing and Family Services event in 2018.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights Kenneth D. Gibbs’s impact on public health. The resolution points to significant advancements at Maimonides Medical Center during Gibbs’s tenure, including the creation of specialized trauma and stroke centers, which directly improve health outcomes for Brooklyn residents.

  2. Acknowledges leadership beyond medicine. By outlining Gibbs’s prior career in municipal finance and his role in affiliating Maimonides with Northwell Health, the resolution emphasizes how cross-sector experience can benefit large institutions and community partnerships.

  3. Reinforces the value of community recognition. Publicly honoring leaders like Gibbs not only celebrates individual achievement but also encourages others in the community to aspire to similar standards in service, innovation, and leadership.

  4. Connects to broader civic engagement. The resolution exemplifies how state legislatures use ceremonial acts to highlight local contributions, fostering a sense of civic pride and reinforcing the link between government, healthcare, and social services.

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Honor Kenneth D. Gibbs

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Martin J. Golden

Senator · Senate District 22

Chair, Civil Service And Pensions

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 5424 BY: Senator GOLDEN HONORING Kenneth D. Gibbs upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Housing and Family Services of Greater New York, Inc. on June

21, 2018 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… Show all

21, 2018 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; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Kenneth D. Gibbs upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Housing and Family Services of Greater New York, Inc., to be celebrated at its Annual Carole Jayson Memorial Dinner on Thursday,

June 21, 2018, at Rex Manor, Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Kenneth D. Gibbs has served in the esteemed position of President and CEO of Maimonides Medical Center since January of 2016; and WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Kenneth D. Gibbs, Maimonides… Show all

June 21, 2018, at Rex Manor, Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Kenneth D. Gibbs has served in the esteemed position of President and CEO of Maimonides Medical Center since January of 2016; and WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Kenneth D. Gibbs, Maimonides has continued to build upon its legacy of clinical excellence and innovation, achieving designation as an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center and establishing Brooklyn's only Pediatric Trauma Center and Comprehensive Spine Center; and WHEREAS, In each of the last two years, Maimonides' renowned Heart & Vascular Institute has been recognized by the State of New York for outstanding clinical outcomes; additionally, the Maimonides full-service Cancer Center, the only one in the borough, was one of just two in the State to earn the Commission on Cancer's Outstanding Achievement Award in 2016; and WHEREAS, Prior to leading Maimonides, Kenneth D. Gibbs spent 30 years in the Municipal Finance Industry; he was President of the Municipal Securities Group of Jefferies, LLC, CEO of DEPFA First Albany Securities, LLC and held several leadership positions at First Albany Capital, Inc.; and WHEREAS, Kenneth D. Gibbs also served as Chair of the Board of Trustees at Maimonides Medical Center from May of 2014 through December of 2015, during which time he was instrumental in the Center's newly formed affiliation with Northwell Health; and WHEREAS, Kenneth D. Gibbs holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard College; he is an inspiration to many people, and his dedication and commitment to his community has proven him to be the epitome of true leadership; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to express its highest admiration for Kenneth D. Gibbs and to wish him continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Kenneth D. Gibbs upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Housing and Family Services of Greater New York, Inc. on

June 21, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Kenneth D. Gibbs.

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