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Eugenia Babiak ( - )
Physician, Polish community activist
Dr. Eugenia Babiak Honored as Citizen of the Year
By Helen Zapolski
New Jersey - Dr. Eugenia Babiak, whose medical offices are in Toms River and Whiting, was honored as "Citizen of the Year" at a dinner on May 9th. This award is given by the Polish American World each year. The winners are chosen for their accomplishments and contributions, and affiliation with organizations, dubs and societies that help improve the image of the Polish people in the American media.
She was chosen for her contribution and dedication to the many dubs and societies that she belongs to. A mention of some such as the New Jersey Medical Society, as well as a board member of the New Jersey Monastic Society, the Ocean County American Cancer Society as well as the Polish Cultural Foundation, Clark, NJ, and the Polish Children's Heartline. Dr. Babiak is a member of the Polish Association of University Women of NJ, Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences, the Kosciuszko Foundation, the Polish Heritage League of the Garden State Arts Center and belongs to the General Pulaski Memorial Parade Committee where each year you can see her marching along Fifth Avenue in the General Pulaski Memorial Day Parade the first Sunday in October with her pet Chihauhau "Zbisek." She has also served as a District marshal in the parade.
Eugenia Babiak also belongs to the New Jersey Chapter of the Polish American Congress, the Polish American Republican Club, the Polish American Club of Toms River and the Jersey Shore Polish American Club. She is eager to volunteer her services to all these organizations when called upon. She is a dedicated physician and a true friend to all who know her.
Truly the honor of "Citizen of the Year" was awarded to a very deserving recipient - Dr. Eugenia Babiak. Congratulations from your many patients, friends and associates.
Source: The Post Eagle, June 4, 2003.
Dr. Babiak Cleared of Charges Brought by 'Eager' Prosecutor
Dr. Eugenia Babiak, the Toms River, NJ, physician was cleared of all charges by a Middlesex County jury which took only 90 minutes before acquitting her of the rare charge of failing to properly care for her father.
The jury heard testimony that Eugene Babiak, 93, was not given proper care by his daughter but rejected the Middlesex County prosecution's charges.
Later, Dr. Babiak said, "I took care of my father to the best of my ability, and I did everything I could for him. I didn't do anything wrong, and then to go through all this..."
She described the two week trial as a terrible ordeal.
But the question remains: Why was she brought up on charges that were mind boggling to everyone?
Rarely is such a case brought before the court.
Dr. Babiak displayed pictures of her father smiling and looking well.
She even brought her father to work in her medical office so she could keep an eye on him because he refused go to a hospital and was fear of living in a nursing home.
Dr. Babiak's father died in 2004 in a hospital.
Source: Polish-American World, Feb. 3, 2006.