Dr. Dely Po Go, with her husband Harry, accepting the proclamation from N.Y. State Assemblymember Steven Raga of the 30th Assembly District | Photo by Troi Santos
ALBANY, NY – The New York State Assembly bestowed Dr. Dely Po Go a prestigious proclamation during its Lunar New Year celebration at the State Capitol in Albany on February 13, 2024. The declaration, signed by Assemblymember Steven Raga of the 30th Assembly District, acknowledged her exceptional dedication to supporting the Asian American and Pacific Island (AAPI) community in New York.
Born in the Philippines, Dr. Dely, as she is fondly called, completed her early education at Silliman University in Dumaguete, Philippines, ultimately becoming licensed as a registered nurse. When she and her husband, Harry, moved to the U.S. with their children, she pursued her studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University for her Master of Science in Nursing, summa cum laude, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice, also summa cum laude, in 2012.
She has long been regarded as an advocate for diversity, equality, and cultural preservation within the AAPI community. Her commitment to uplifting and empowering individuals of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage has impacted the lives of numerous community members.
“We have an outstanding individual worthy of the esteem of both the community and the 30th Assembly District,” the proclamation reads, a testament to her unparalleled and unwavering community service. Through her contribution to numerous humanitarian causes and advocacies, Dr. Go has played a pivotal role in fostering AAPI political awareness, representation, and social progress.
She assisted in developing “Bridges to Success Ambulatory Care Services,” which serves the homeless population. In addition, she also volunteered to work with military personnel returning from deployment and regularly contributes to the New Jersey Business & Industry Association, the United Way of Passaic County, St. Joseph’s Hospital, and Healing the Children International.
Dr. Go has received numerous honors and accolades for her community involvement and professional accomplishments, including being a grand marshal of the 125th Philippine Independence Day commemoration in June 2023 in New York City, Jersey City, and Milan, Italy.
She was named an Outstanding Alumna by both Silliman University and Fairleigh Dickinson University and among New Jersey’s 50 Best Women in Business by NJBIZ. Additionally, she was presented with a Nurse Recognition Award by the New Jersey League for Nursing, the Nurse DIVA Award by the New Jersey State Nurses Association, the Humanitarian Award by the Philippine Nurses Association Foundation, and a Woman of Peace Award by the Women’s Federation for World Peace International.
She was inducted into the Fairleigh Dickinson’s Pinnacle Society and received two DAISY Awards for Outstanding Faculty from William Paterson University.
In honoring Dr. Go, the New York State Assembly reaffirms its commitment to celebrating diversity, fostering unity, and championing the rights and interests of all communities. Her remarkable dedication to the betterment of the AAPI community exemplifies the spirit of resilience, compassion, and solidarity that defines New York’s rich cultures and traditions.
