HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 526 Offered March 6, 2006 Commending Dr. Joel Singer. ---------- Patrons-- Marshall, D.W. and Hurt; Senator: Hawkins ----------

WHEREAS, Dr. Joel Singer, a practicing neurosurgeon in Danville, Virginia, has been recognized as an outstanding physician in America by  "A Guide to America's Top Physicians 2004-2005" published by the Consumers' Research Council of America; and

WHEREAS, this honor involves the grading of physicians on a number of criteria, including experience, length of time in practice, training, education, continuing education, membership in professional medical associations, and board certification or completion of an approved residency program and passing a rigid examination on that specialty; and

WHEREAS, the chief executive officer of the Danville Regional Medical Center expressed the sentiments of the area medical community, stating  "We are all very proud to celebrate with Dr. Singer this milestone accomplishment in his career"; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Singer originally was interested in  a career in academic medicine but decided that patient care was his forte and has served the Danville community with skill and knowledge for many years; and

WHEREAS, in his choice of neurosurgery, Dr. Singer has pursued and excelled in a complex and demanding specialty and has professed, "I love what I do, and I want to continue as long as I can do it"; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby congratulate and commend Dr. Joel Singer on his inclusion in "A Guide to America's Top Physicians 2004-2005" published by the Consumers' Research Council of America; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Dr. Joel Singer as an expression of the General Assembly's high regard for his accomplishments and its sincere hope that he will continue to serve the community as a physician for many years to come.