LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Tarika James, M.D. upon the occasion
of her designation for special recognition by the National Action
Network, West Nassau Chapter, on April 17, 2016

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Tarika James has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Tarika
James, M.D. upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition
by the National Action Network, West Nassau Chapter, to be celebrated at
its 3rd Annual Women's Prestigious Gala Awards Dinner to be held on
Sunday, April 17, 2016, at the Chateau Briand Caterers in Carle Place,
New York; and
WHEREAS, The National Action Network's Annual Women's Prestigious Gala
Awards Dinner recognizes outstanding individuals who demonstrate excel-
lence in their work, service, and commitment to the Jewish, Nigerian,
Caribbean, Spanish, Haitian and American communities; and
WHEREAS, The West Nassau Chapter, under the able leadership of
District Chairperson, Pastor Emmanuel Asse, continues the mission of NAN
which fulfills a vital role in moving our Nation forward; and
WHEREAS, Tarika James earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Biolo-
gy from Ursinus College, and underwent doctoral training at Drexel
University College of Medicine; she completed her residency training at
the JFK Medical Center Family Practice Residency where she held the
position of Chief Resident; and
WHEREAS, A board certified Family Physician, Dr. Tarika James served
for seven years as Associate Medical Director of Brownsville Multiser-
vice (BMS) Family Health Centers; during this time, she instituted an
open access model for appointment scheduling and healthcare delivery
which increased utilization by 30% over a two year period and cut
patient visit cycle times in half; and
WHEREAS, In January of 2014, Dr. Tarika James became Medical Director
of the Long Island FQHC Inc., where she immediately transformed clinical
practice at the health centers in order to attain a Patient Centered
Medical Home Level 3; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Dr. Tarika James has worked with the clinical
and operations leadership to improve and expand Health Care Open Access,
and helped create the Clinical Policy and Procedure Manual; currently,
she chairs the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee which monitors
all quality activities for the organization; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her illustrious tenure, Dr. Tarika James has
strived to improve the health delivery system by providing preventative
care and high quality chronic disease management to her patients; she
has also worked tirelessly to ensure that all patients receive the best
primary care available regardless of income; and
WHEREAS, A respected member of the medical community, some of Dr.
Tarika James's professional affiliations include the National Health
Service Corps and the American Academy of Family Physicians; and
WHEREAS, During the entire period of her community service, a period
of constructive involvement, Dr. Tarika James has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Dr. Tarika James has displayed
throughout her 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
commend Tarika James, M.D. upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the National Action Network, West Nassau Chapter;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tarika James, M.D.