Honor Dr. Chantal Santos

Senate Resolution No. 2876 BY: Senator BROOKS HONORING Dr. Chantal Santos upon the occasion of being named Professional of the Year by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce on January 23, 2020 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality of life in the communities across this great State of New York is enriched by the diligence and compassionate commitment of those individuals whose singular purpose is the care and welfare of others; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr. Chantel Santos upon the occasion of being named Professional of the Year by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce which was celebrated at its Annual Installation and Awards Dinner on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at the Chateau Briand, Carle Place, New York; and WHEREAS, Dr. Chantal Santos is being recognized with this auspicious award for her many accomplishments in making a difference in her community, as well as for her kindness, support, and generosity; and WHEREAS, After receiving her degree in biology from Adelphi University in 2008, Chantal Santos moved to Port Orange, Florida, where she graduated with her Doctorate in Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2013; and WHEREAS, A certified Graston Technique provider, Dr. Chantal Santos uses various techniques such as activator adjusting, diversified, drop table (Thompson), and flexion and distraction to restore the body's natural mobility and balance; she focuses on each and every one of her patients as a whole, and truly believes the crucial nature of properly functioning musculoskeletal, nervous, and immune systems leads to optimal health; and WHEREAS, Dr. Chantal Santos helps her patients achieve this goal by emphasizing patient education, giving her patients the confidence and knowledge necessary to take an active part in their recovery to optimum health and injury prevention; this approach applies a combination of modalites, including cold laser, myofascial release, deep muscle stretching and trigger point therapy as well as chiropractic manipulation to help the nervous system function at its optimal potential; and WHEREAS, Dr. Chantal Santos is an active member of the New York Chiropractic Association (NYSCA) and has volunteered her time and energies at various health fairs and events such as the Merrick Street Fair, CSEA health fairs and Golf Outings, as well as health fairs for Nassau Community Medical Center and NYU Winthrop Hospital; and WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of her duties and responsibilities, Dr. Chantal Santos' ongoing efforts and her notable achievements have significantly contributed to bettering the quality of life in her community; and WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Dr. Chantal Santos has served her patients with compassion and care; she has contributed to the maintenance and enhancement of the highest professional standards, sharing with others her knowledge and expertise, as well as her dedication and commitment to quality health care; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Dr. Chantal Santos upon the occasion of being named Professional of the Year by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce on January 23, 2020; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dr. Chantal Santos.