Senate Resolution No. 1098

BY: Senator WEBB

MOURNING the death of Dr. M. Beverly Hosten
Dorsey, distinguished citizen, and devoted member of
her community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Beverly Hosten Dorsey of Binghamton, New York died on
Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the age of 98; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Beverly Hosten Dorsey distinguished herself in her
profession and by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to
the welfare of her community; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Beverly Hosten Dorsey's commitment to excellence, and
her spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise,
including charitable and civic endeavors; and

WHEREAS, Born April 5, 1925, in Manhattan to the late Edward Rawle
Hosten and Frederica Blanche Gittens Hosten, Dr. Beverly Hosten Dorsey
graduated from Hunter College in 1944 with a bachelor's degree in
chemistry and the sciences; she later attended Howard University Medical
School; and

WHEREAS, At Howard Medical School, she met her soon-to-be husband,
Beverly Roscoe Dorsey; the two got married in 1953 and did their
internship at Queens General Hospital; and

WHEREAS, The married couple began their residency at Wilson Hospital
in 1954 in Binghamton; and

WHEREAS, Her professional career included working as a Physician for
Planned Parenthood, Laboratory Technician in Goldwater Hospital in NYC,
Primary Grade School Teacher in Flushing, NY, Medical Advisor for the
Broome County Home Care Committee, Medical Staff at Endicott Johnson
Corporation, and Private Medical Practice - Internal Medicine with her
husband, Dr. Beverly R. Dorsey; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Beverly Hosten Dorsey retired in 1997 as a medical
doctor and enjoyed her life living at St. Louis Manor in Binghamton, New
York; devoted in faith, she maintained active participation with the
Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church throughout her retirement; and

WHEREAS, A dedicated community volunteer, Dr. Beverly Hosten Dorsey
formerly served in the following positions: United Health Service
Hospitals (Board of Directors), Broome County Medical Society (Board of
Directors), Council of Binghamton University (Advisor to President Louis
De Fleur), Council of Binghamton University School of Education and
Human Development, United Fund (forerunner of United Way), NYC
Commission on Human Rights, Physicians for Planned Parenthood, Medical
Advisor for Broome County Home Care Commission, the Vestry of Trinity

Memorial Episcopal Church, and as a Trustee for Children's Home of
Wyoming Conference (Methodist); and

WHEREAS, Her numerous organization affiliations included: National
Medical Association (Black Medical Society), American Medical
Association, Medical Society of the State of New York, Broome County
Medical Society, Interracial Association (forerunner of the Urban
League), Broome County Urban League, NAACP of Broome County, Broome
County Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Inc. (Appalachian Alumnae Chapter), and Charter Life member of Howard
University Medical Alumni Association, Inc. (HUMAA); and

WHEREAS, Dr. Beverly Hosten Dorsey's service to the community was
recognized with many honors, including: Broome County Status of Women
Council (Honoree from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 1984), Achiever's
Award from Utica Consistory of Prince Hall Masonic Affiliation (1998),
Paul Harris Fellowship Distinguished Citizen Award (From Rotary in
November 1999), Woman of Distinction 2000 Honoree (Indian Hill Girl
Scouts), Chairman's Recognition Award (In appreciation of service to the
Department of Internal Medicine at United Health Services Hospital in
October of 2000) and Broome County Council of Churches Honoree (2000);
and

WHEREAS, Dr. Beverly Hosten Dorsey had numerous hobbies and
interests, including exercising, football, track, and other sports in
which members of her family were involved; she also loved skiing,
skating, horseback riding, music, opera, theater, visual arts, and
keeping up with current events; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Beverly Hosten Dorsey is survived by her daughters,
Adrienne and Jeannine; three grandsons, Zachary, William, and Seth;
sister-in-law, Ann Denise; nephews, Michael, Gregory, Terence, Paul, and
Joseph; and a circle of devoted friends; she was predeceased by her
three younger brothers, Edward, Gittens, and Edison, as well as her
husband, Dr. Beverly R. Dorsey; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Dr. Beverly Hosten Dorsey leaves behind a legacy which will
long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory
to all she served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Dr. M. Beverly Hosten Dorsey, distinguished citizen,
and devoted member of her community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Dr. Beverly Hosten Dorsey.