Dedication Letters

To recognize and salute VNS Health on this year’s 2026 Benefit, many of our state, local and federal government officials have wished to express their words of dedication and congratulations. Please check back for periodic updates and additions.

• Ritchie Torres, Member of Congress  
• Carl Heastie, Speaker of the New York State Assembly  
• Julie Menin, Speaker of the New York City Council,  
• Andrea Stewart-Cousins, New York State Senator, 35th District President Pro Tem, Majority Leader  
• Liz Krueger, New York State Senator  
• Gustavo Rivera, New York State Senator  
• Lea Webb, New York State Senator  
• Thomas DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller  
• Grace Lee, New York State Assembly Member  
• Amy R. Paulin, New York State Assembly Member  
• Lynn Schulman, Council Member  
• Vito J. Fossella, Staten Island Borough President  
• Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Manhattan Borough President  
• Donovan Richards Jr., Queens Borough President  
• Chinazo O. Cunningham, MD, MS Commissioner NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports  
• Lisa Scott-McKenzie, Commissioner for the New York City Department for the Aging