LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Dwight D. Lewis upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the Mary B. Talbert Civic and
Cultural Club on April 24, 2015

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 indi-
viduals 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.
Dwight D. Lewis upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition by the Mary B. Talbert Civic and Cultural Club, to be celebrated
at its Annual Scholarship Gala on Friday, April 24, 2015, at Salvatore's
Italian Gardens, Lancaster, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Mary B. Talbert Civic and Cultural Club hosts an Annual
Scholarship Gala to support the Mary B. Talbert Scholarship Fund, which
provides college tuition assistance to students graduating from a
Buffalo public school; and
WHEREAS, This year, the Mary B. Talbert Civic and Cultural Club is
recognizing outstanding health care professionals in Western New York
for their extraordinary service; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dwight D. Lewis' work as a physician has reached thou-
sands of people across Western New York through his affiliations with
the Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services, the New York State Department
of Corrections, and the Greater Buffalo United Accountable Healthcare
Network; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo
School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Dr. Dwight D. Lewis has
remained steadfastly committed to the health and well-being of the
community he so ably serves; and
WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of his duties and responsibil-
ities, Dr. Dwight D. Lewis' ongoing efforts and notable achievements
have significantly contributed to bettering the quality of life in his
community; and
WHEREAS, The success of the Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services, the
New York State Department of Corrections, and the Greater Buffalo United
Accountable Healthcare Network is in direct correlation to the efforts
of Dr. Dwight D. Lewis, whose involvement is, and always has been, char-
acterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an
uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of
these vital organizations and the community they serve; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Dr. Dwight D. Lewis has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Dwight D. Lewis upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Mary B. Talbert Civic and Cultural Club on
April 24, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Dwight D. Lewis.