Bill Text: NY K00192 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Rhonda Frederick upon the occasion of her retirement after 43 years of distinguished service to People Inc.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-1)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-15 - adopted [K00192 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00192-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 192

BY: M. of A. McMahon

        CONGRATULATING  Rhonda Frederick upon the occasion
        of her retirement after 43  years  of  distinguished
        service to People Inc.

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished citizens of this great Empire State  who  have
devoted  themselves  to  faithfully  serving the best interests of their
community and the needs of its residents; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
congratulate Rhonda Frederick upon the occasion of her retirement  after
43 years of distinguished service to People Inc.; and

  WHEREAS,  In  1980,  after  graduating  from  Rochester Institute of
Technology with a bachelor's degree in  social  work,  Rhonda  Frederick
began  her  illustrious career in an entry-level direct support position
in a group home at People Inc., Western  New  York's  largest  nonprofit
health and human services agency; and

  WHEREAS,  With  a  steadfast and unwavering commitment to this vital
agency, Rhonda Frederick rose through the  ranks,  advancing  to  senior
social  worker,  then  program  administrator  and  director  of program
development,  all  while  earning  her   master's   degree   in   public
administration from Canisius College; and

  WHEREAS,  Rhonda  Frederick  spent  more  than  12  years  as  Chief
Operating Officer before she was appointed President and CEO in the fall
of 2014, the esteemed positions from which she will officially retire on
April 7, 2023; and

  WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Rhonda Frederick, People  Inc.
provides   programs   and  support  to  more  than  12,000  people  with
intellectual and developmental disabilities, families, and older  adults
throughout Western New York and the greater Rochester region; and

  WHEREAS,  During  her  nine years at the helm of People Inc., Rhonda
Frederick grew the nonprofit's annual revenue from $140 million when she
took over, to $200 million today; she was also  instrumental  in  People
Inc.'s employee growth from 3,200 to its current 4,000; and

  WHEREAS,  Rhonda Frederick played a key role in starting People Inc.
Senior Living, which now has 20 apartment buildings for older adults who
meet federally-mandated  income  guidelines;  in  addition,  during  her
tenure,  People  Inc. has grown to approximately 150 group homes and the
last decade has included many affiliation, mergers and partnerships; and

  WHEREAS,  For  43  years,  Rhonda   Frederick   rendered   faithful,
conscientious   and   valuable  service  to  People  Inc.,  earning  the
admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; and

  WHEREAS, Rare indeed is  the  occurrence  of  such  a  compassionate
blending  of  strength,  leadership,  intellect,  and commitment as that

demonstrated by Rhonda  Frederick  over  a  lifetime  of  sacrifice  and
dedication to others; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Rhonda Frederick upon the occasion of her retirement  after
43  years  of distinguished service to People Inc., and to wish her well
in all her future endeavors; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Rhonda Frederick.