Senate Resolution No. 45

BY: Senator GRIFFO

CONGRATULATING Dr. John DeTraglia upon the
occasion of his retirement after 24 years of
distinguished service to Midstate EMS

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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
congratulate Dr. John DeTraglia upon the occasion of his retirement
after 24 years of distinguished service to Midstate EMS; and

WHEREAS, John DeTraglia earned both his bachelor's and master's
degrees from the University of Rochester, and attended medical school at
the Upstate Medical Center-SUNY; he completed his residencies at the
Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital and the University of Vermont,
School of Medicine; and

WHEREAS, In 1973, Dr. John DeTraglia was licensed to practice
medicine in New York State and on October 2, 1975, he was certified to
the American Board of Surgery; and

WHEREAS, Through the years, Dr. John DeTraglia held numerous
positions in various facilities; in 1987, he was appointed Medical
Director of Trauma Services at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica,
New York; and

WHEREAS, In 1998, Dr. John DeTraglia began working with Midstate EMS
as a PHTLS Instructor, and quickly rose through the ranks holding titles
such as REMAC Chair and Regional Medical Director, the position from
which he will officially retire in 2022; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his exemplary work with Midstate EMS, Dr.
John DeTraglia was a vital member of the State Emergency Medical
Advisory Council, State Trauma Advisory Committee, and Regional Trauma
Advisory Committee; and

WHEREAS, For his steadfast and unremitting commitment to his
profession and patients, Dr. John DeTraglia was the recipient of
numerous awards and accolades including the 2005 Scroll Award,
Outstanding Physician in the Tri-County Central New York Region by the
Central New York Academy of Medicine, and the 2006 NYS Commissioner of
Health Award, Excellence in EMS; he was also named the 2004 NYS Trauma
Physician of Distinction, presented by NYS Division of American Trauma
Society, and the 2005 Physician of Excellence by Midstate EMS; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his esteemed career, Dr. John DeTraglia served
his patients with intelligence and caring dedication, continuously
striving to effectively fulfill the duties of his position; and

WHEREAS, As a leader in his profession, Dr. John DeTraglia has
proven himself to be a great asset to medicine and to the health and
welfare of the citizens of the State of New York; and

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; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Dr. John DeTraglia upon the occasion of his retirement
after 24 years of distinguished service to Midstate EMS, and to wish him
well in all his future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Dr. John DeTraglia.