Assembly Resolution No. 613
BY: M. of A. Seawright
CONGRATULATING Dr. Paul M. Russo upon the occasion
of being named a 2018 Top Doctor, and the recipient
of the 2018 Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award
after many years of distinguished service as a
Urologic Surgeon at Sidney Kimmel Center, Memorial
Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
commend and recognize those esteemed individuals within the medical
community for their extraordinary and sustained contributions to the
progress of medicine and the improvement of life; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate Urologic Surgeon Dr. Paul M. Russo upon the occasion of
being named a 2018 Top Doctor by Castle Connolly: New York Magazine, and
as recipient of the 2018 Outstanding Teacher Award by Memorial Sloan
Kettering, Department of Surgery, Urology Services; and
WHEREAS, Paul M. Russo earned his medical degree from Columbia
University; he went on to complete his residencies in both General
Surgery and Urologic Surgery at Washington University Medical Center;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Paul M. Russo obtained a fellowship in Urologic
Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center before becoming Board
Certified in Urology; and
WHEREAS, As a urologic surgeon, Dr. Paul M. Russo specializes in
caring for people with kidney (renal cell) cancer; he treats people with
all stages of the disease; to date, he has more than 30 years of
experience and performs approximately 250 major operations each year;
and
WHEREAS, With his patients best interest always his top priority,
Dr. Paul M. Russo's mission is to reassure them they are in excellent
hands; between his expertise, which includes partial nephrectomy for
people with smaller kidney tumors, and his experienced and skillful
dedicated team, their care will be customized to achieve the best
possible outcome; and
WHEREAS, In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Paul M. Russo is
well-known for his academic work in the field; he leads a research team
at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center with surgeons, oncologists,
epidemiologists, pathologists, molecular biologists, and radiologists;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Paul M. Russo and his team work diligently on both
basic science and clinical aspects of kidney cancer; members of this
brilliant team have published many academic papers and presented at both
national and international meetings; and
WHEREAS, Through his steadfast efforts, coupled with cutting edge
surgical techniques, Dr. Paul M. Russo is a true pioneer in partial
nephrectomy; and
WHEREAS, With the easy route never an option, Dr. Paul M. Russo has
successfully saved and improved the lives of countless individuals from
not only New York but all over the globe, including Commissioner Randall
G. Bluth, New York State Legislative Bill Drafting Commission; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his latest achievements, his exceptional
skills have earned him many other awards and accolades such as Castle
Connolly: New York Magazine Top Doctors (2002, 2009, 2011-2012,
2015-2017); Kidney Cancer Association: Andrew Novick Award for
Excellence in Kidney Surgery (2015); Nominee, Memorial Sloan Kettering
Cancer Center Junior Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentoring (2015);
and US News & World Report: New York City Best Doctors (2004-2018); and
WHEREAS, Widely respected and admired by his patients and
colleagues, Dr. Paul M. Russo has devoted his career to helping people
with cancer and holding the lives of entire families together; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Paul M. Russo is also a role model for medical students
and residents who aspire a career in urologic oncology; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Mary Sue Brady, who
is also a surgeon, and his children, Grace Brady Russo, Mary Rose Russo,
and Paul Brady Russo, who all show him love and support and rejoice in
his countless accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Paul M. Russo enjoys traveling around the world and
teaching as a visiting professor in many countries, some of which
include: Cuba, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Italy, Ireland,
Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate
blending of strength, leadership, intellect, and commitment as that
demonstrated by Dr. Paul M. Russo over three decades of sacrifice and
dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity
to recognize Dr. Paul M. Russo for his long and sustained commitment to
the health and welfare of his patients, as he continues to provide
advanced and outstanding medical services; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Dr. Paul M. Russo upon the occasion of being named a 2018
Top Doctor, and the recipient of the 2018 Outstanding Teacher of the
Year Award after many years of distinguished service as a Urologic
Surgeon at Sidney Kimmel Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center,
New York, New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Dr. Paul M. Russo.