Honor Semenoffs for Service

15, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the practice 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 David and Cathy Semenoff upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition by the Academy of Holy Names to be celebrated at its Partners in Education Scholarship Luncheon on Thursday, November 15,

2018, at Wolferts Roost Country Club, Loudonville, New York; and WHEREAS, David and Cathy Semenoff are being recognized for their extraordinary efforts in providing a community where students can grow and learn in a positive and outstanding environment; and WHEREAS, David and Cathy Semenoff have always gone above and beyond for the good of the Academy of the Holy Names; by their very nature, they exemplify the impact and value of volunteerism and inspire others by their example and leadership; and WHEREAS, The loving parents of three children, Anne, Kate, and Alex, David and Cathy Semenoff participated in numerous class trips, picnics, sporting events, special events, and father/daughter dinner dances; each has served on the Board of Trustees at the Academy of Holy Names, and Cathy was the Chair of the Board from 2012 to 2014; and WHEREAS, Even now, Cathy Semenoff can often be found volunteering in the Development Office, and is quite willing to stuff envelopes as well as proofread the all-important Annual Report; and WHEREAS, Dr. David Semenoff is a graduate of Johns Hopkins (BA) and Albany Medical College (MD); he completed his general surgery residency at Georgetown University and his residency in neurosurgery at Albany Medical Center; and WHEREAS, Currently, Dr. David Semenoff serves as Associate Professor with the Department of Neurosurgery at Albany Medical College; and WHEREAS, Cathy Semenoff earned her BSN from Duke University and her MSN from Catholic University; she is a registered nurse in the PACU at Albany Medical Center; and WHEREAS, Both the values and the education their daughters received while attending the Academy of Holy Names were most important to David and Cathy Semenoff; even though their daughters graduated over 15 years ago, their commitment to the school has been unwavering and continues to serve as a role model to the entire school community; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor David and Cathy Semenoff upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition by the Academy of Holy Names on November 15,