Our 2015 Distinguished Services Award recipient is Patrick Rudden. Patrick, a member for over 25 years, has served as Vice President and Journal Chair Person. He was born in New York City in 1971 to Michael Rudden (Co Cavan) and Mary Rudden (nee Gallagher, Co Sligo), the second f 5 children. He is an Administrator for Jamaica Hospital Medical Center where he has worked for 30 years. Patrick is married to Erika Rudden and they have 5 children. In his spare time Patrick volunteers as a baseball coach and is a board member for The Malverne Little League.