Senate Resolution No. 2531
BY: Senator MARTINS
LESLISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Harvey R. Manes,
M.D. upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition at Going All City: The Museum
Ball by the Nassau County Museum of Art on June 8,
2024
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations and individuals within the State of New York
whose focus and intent have made substantial impact on the quality of
life in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Harvey R. Manes, M.D. upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition at Going All City: The Museum Ball on Saturday, June 8,
2024, at the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, A patron of the arts, Harvey Manes is a life-long
philanthropist, educator, and author who has been a passionate collector
of art for more than 40 years; he currently serves as a Trustee of the
Nassau County Museum of Art and its Exhibition and Acquisition
Committee; and
WHEREAS, Supporting a myriad of museums, Harvey Manes has lent works
from his collection to the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago,
Heckscher Museum, NCMA, Jewish Museum in New York City, and many others;
through his generosity, NCMA's Manes Center for Art and Education was
completely renovated and is now a dynamic and inspiring learning
environment; and
WHEREAS, Harvey Manes is the founder of the Manes Peace Prize
Foundation, supporting many individuals and organizations that promote
peace through art and education; the Foundation recently has provided 30
awards to Nassau County public high school art, facilitated a juried art
competition exhibited in the Manes Center, and contributed to the Manes
Studio Theater in Lindenhurst and the Manes Art Center in Westhampton
Beach; and
WHEREAS, Pursuing his education, Harvey Manes received his M.D. from
Downstate Medical School and completed his residency at Kings County
Hospital at Downstate Medical Center; and
WHEREAS, Beginning his medical career, Dr. Harvey Manes was a
clinical instructor of orthopedic surgery for more than 20 years;
establishing a great reputation, he taught surgery to numerous resident
physicians at Nassau County University Hospital; and
WHEREAS, A pioneer in joint replacement surgery, Dr. Harvey Manes
has served as a team physician at both the University and High School
levels; and
WHEREAS, Furthering his education and expanding his horizons, Dr.
Harvey Manes earned his J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law,
where he also won the Entertainment Arts and Sports Law Society's
writing competition with his dissertation on "The Law Regarding Fine Art
Theft and Fraud"; and
WHEREAS, A prolific writer, Dr. Harvey Manes has authored several
books; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his four children and five
grandchildren, whom have all felt privileged to be a part of his life
and rejoices in his achievements; 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 this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Harvey R. Manes, M.D. upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition at Going All City: The Museum Ball by the Nassau
County Museum of Art on June 8, 2024; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Harvey R. Manes, M.D.
