CONDOLENCE STATEMENT TO THE SCHMITT FAMILY ON BEHALF OF CRAIG RIZZO, CHAIRMAN OF THE NUHEALTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ARTHUR A. GIANELLI, PRESIDENT/CEO OF THE NUHEALTH SYSTEM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 3, 2012
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CONDOLENCE STATEMENT TO THE SCHMITT FAMILY ON BEHALF OF CRAIG RIZZO, CHAIRMAN OF THE NUHEALTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ARTHUR A. GIANELLI, PRESIDENT/CEO OF THE NUHEALTH SYSTEM
East Meadow, NY…… On behalf of Craig Rizzo, chairman of the NuHealth board of directors and Arthur A. Gianelli, President/CEO, along with the NuHealth staff, we wish to express our deepest condolences to the Schmitt family on the loss of their beloved husband, father and grandfather, Peter, a compassionate and dedicated public servant. Peter, who had been instrumental in the establishment of our public benefit corporation over a decade ago, was a true friend of the NuHealth System, staunchly concerned and supportive of the Nassau University Medical Center. His support was critical in ensuring that the hospital could benefit from all of the tobacco proceeds. These proceeds, which exceeded $100 million, helped fund much of our modernization program, including our new state-of-the-art emergency department and the residents of Nassau County are the true beneficiaries of our improved facilities and quality of care.
Peter offered bi-partisan support and input in the initial strategic plan developed by the County to help guide the hospital back in 2004. He was a passionate advocate for the furtherance of our mission of providing quality care to Nassau’s vulnerable populations. We owe him a debt of gratitude for his general and firm support as well as his unwavering commitment to the success of our hospital, nursing home and health centers. He will be missed by us all.
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