Bill Text: NY K00829 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Mourning the death of Dr. Dan O'Keeffe, prominent obstetrician-gynecologist, loving husband, father and grandfather, and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-03-04 - adopted [K00829 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00829-Introduced.html

Assembly Resolution No. 829

BY: M. of A. Stec

        MOURNING  the death of Dr. Dan O'Keeffe, prominent
        obstetrician-gynecologist,  loving  husband,  father
        and grandfather, and devoted member of his community

  WHEREAS, There are certain outstanding members of our community who,
through  their selfless commitment and dedication, have served to better
the quality of life in our community and have had a measurable  positive
impact  on  the  lives  of  its residents; Dr. Dan O'Keeffe was one such
individual; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  great  sorrow  and  deep  regret  that  this
Legislative  Body  records  the  passing of Dr. Dan O'Keeffe, noting the
significance of his purposeful life and accomplishments; and

  WHEREAS, Dr. Dan O'Keeffe of Pilot Knob, New York, died  on  Sunday,
February 23, 2020, at the age of 98; and

  WHEREAS,  Born on September 6, 1921, and raised in his beloved North
Creek, New York, Dan O'Keeffe was a star basketball player at  Johnsburg
Central  School,  ski  champion, and avid hunter; he attended Holy Cross
College before completing his medical education and training  at  Albany
Medical Center; and

  WHEREAS,  Dr.  Dan O'Keeffe married the love of his life, the former
Kathryn Gregory, and after proudly serving his country as  a  member  of
the  United  States  Air  Force,  the couple settled in Glens Falls, New
York; and

  WHEREAS, In 1951, Dr. Dan O'Keeffe began the  practice  that  became
Women's  Care  in  Glens  Falls, where he touched the lives of countless
families as an obstetrician-gynecologist; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious career  as  a  physician,  which
traversed  more  than  40  years, Dr. Dan O'Keeffe delivered over 10,000
babies; and

  WHEREAS, Legendary in his community, Dr. Dan O'Keeffe was famous for
his verbal "crickerisms" and blessed with the gift  of  gab;  his  laugh
could fill a room and his love for all of humanity was unparalleled; and

  WHEREAS,  Dr.  Dan O'Keeffe served as President of the Warren County
Medical Society, St. Luke Physician's Guild, Warren  County  Chapter  of
the  American Cancer Society, Medical Staff of the Glens Falls Hospital,
and the New York State Medical Society; and

  WHEREAS, In addition, he served on the  Boards  of  New  York  State
International  College  of Surgeons, Northeastern New York Comprehensive
Health Board, Glens Falls Foundation,  Leo  Spain  Foundation,  and  the
Glens Falls Youth Center; and

  WHEREAS,  A  truly  remarkable  physician,  Dr. Dan O'Keeffe was the
Chief Gynecologist at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid; and

  WHEREAS, At the age of 65, Dr.  Dan  O'Keeffe  decided  to  take  up
tennis  and  went on to become the Senior Olympic United States National
Champion in his 80s; as President of the Glens  Falls  Tennis  and  Swim
Club he raised substantial funds for the American Red Cross; and

  WHEREAS, This extraordinary man also wrote and published four books:
One  Heartbeat  From  Heaven:    The  Story of the O'Keeffe Hunting Camp
(1915-1965), Halfway To Heaven: Livin' in the "Crick", Ride Up  -  Slide
Down:  A History of Skiing at Gore Mountain, You Really Made Housecalls?
The Practice and Politics of Medicine; and

  WHEREAS,  Dr. Dan O'Keeffe was very proud of his three children, Jim
(Mary), Dan III (MaryHelen) and Kate (Jim), each of whom followed in his
footsteps  to  become  OB/GYN  physicians;  he  is  survived   by   nine
grandchildren, Patrick, Michael, Jim, Tara, Marin, Chandra, Katie, Jamie
and  Kelly;  as well as five great-grandchildren, Grant, Gracie, Daniel,
Tyler and Ryn; and

  WHEREAS, As a prominent leader in his profession, Dr.  Dan  O'Keeffe
proved  himself  to  be  a great asset to medicine and to the health and
well-being of the women within his community; and

  WHEREAS, Dr. Dan O'Keeffe, who displayed  many  exceptional  talents
and  unique  qualities,  lived  an  immensely  beautiful  life  built on
compassion, kindness, and respect for others; and

  WHEREAS, Through his profound words of wisdom,  Dr.  Dan  O'Keeffe's
legacy  of  infinite selflessness and benevolence, will shine on through
his family's vivid and happy memories; his  insight  and  strength  will
forever  serve  as a beacon of love and hope for all who were privileged
to have known and loved such an amazing person; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
mourn     the     death     of     Dr.     Dan    O'Keeffe,    prominent
obstetrician-gynecologist, loving husband, father and  grandfather,  and
devoted member of his community; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Dr. Dan O'Keeffe.
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