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This resolution honors Sherly Demosthenes-Atkinson on the occasion of her installation as the first female President and Chief Executive Officer of CABS Health Network on January 31, 2026, recognizing her exemplary leadership and dedication to improving healthcare for vulnerable populations in New York State. The resolution highlights her extensive experience, including her appointment as CEO of CABS Home Attendants Service, Inc. in 2017, her Master of Health Administration degree from Hofstra University, and her previous roles within CABS where she focused on operational excellence and patient outcomes. It also acknowledges her achievements under her leadership, such as securing a contract with the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), contributing to the New York State Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program, and launching the CABS Care Management Agency. The resolution further commends her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, her role in rebranding CABS to CABS Health Network, and her advocacy for aging in place and community-based care, emphasizing her guiding principle that "aging in place is an option for all." Finally, it expresses the Legislative Body's highest esteem for her contributions to public health and community well-being and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to her and CABS Health Network.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1533