SR 135 — Commending Edward D. Martirosian, MD.

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135 E Commending Edward D.

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and D Army Medical Corps;

and WHEREAS, after his military service, Edward Martirosian began practicing cardiology in the Richmond region, serving patients at Richmond Memorial Hospital, Chippenham Hospital, St.

and as president of medical staff and as a member and chair of thRthe R WHEREAS, over the course of his five decades of service with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Edward 3 Martirosian developed an extensive expertise in cardiovascular diseases, adult congenital heart5heart E conditions, and other aspects of general internal medicine;

and WHEREAS,R Edward Martirosian offered his expertise to numerous committees at Henrico Doctors' Hospital relating to intensive care, pharmacy, therapeutics, and strategic planning, among other subjects;

andWHEREAS,and WHEREAS, a well-known leader in the medical community, Edward Martirosian continued to practice at other health systems in the Richmond area as needed, was an active member of several peer and professional organizations, and served as president of the Richmond Academy of Medicine, the peer Central Virginia Physician Network, and the Henrico Cardiology Associates of Richmond;

and 31 WHEREAS, Edward Martirosian has enjoyed the love and support of his beloved wife, Tovia, and 32 their children, Tovia, Alexis, and Natalie;

now, therefore, be it 34 the occasion of his retirement from Henrico Doctors' Hospital;

and, be itreby be commended on 35 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for 36 presentation to Edward D.