LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Francoise C. Dunefsky upon the occasion
of her designation for special recognition by The Kingston Hospital
Foundation on April 24, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
individuals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and
its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Francoise C. Dunefsky upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by The Kingston Hospital Foundation at its 21st Annual Tulip
Ball to be held at the Wiltwyck Golf Club on Saturday, April 24, 2010;
and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Francoise C. Dunefsky has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence
and diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her community and
profession and subsequently has been chosen for this most prestigious
accolade; and
WHEREAS, A native of Belgium, Francoise C. Dunefsky first attended
nursing school at The Catholic University of Leuven where she met her
future husband who brought her to the Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, Looking forward to working in her beloved profession, Fran-
coise C. Dunefsky became a part of the Kingston Hospital family when she
was hired on short notice as a Staff Nurse in June 1973 and began what
would become a 30 year career; and
WHEREAS, During her esteemed tenure with Kingston Hospital, Francoise
C. Dunefsky held numerous positions including: Head Nurse, Infection
Control Nurse, Assistant and Associate Director of Nursing, as well as
Assistant Administrator and Vice President during the Cross River Health
initiative between The Kingston Hospital, Benedictine and Northern
Dutchess Hospitals; and
WHEREAS, After leaving the hospital in 2003, Francoise C. Dunefsky
returned as a Board member of The Kingston Hospital Foundation and in
2008 served as Vice President of the Foxhall Ambulatory Surgery Center
Board; and
WHEREAS, Beginning in 1998, Francoise C. Dunefsky also held Adjunct
Faculty positions in nursing, teaching both undergraduate and graduate
courses at SUNY New Paltz and Mount St. Mary College for 20 years; it
was during this time she made many professional presentations and was
published in her field; and
WHEREAS, In 2004, Francoise C. Dunefsky embarked on a new journey in
her career by becoming President and CEO of Gateway Community Indus-
tries, Inc., a community based agency serving individuals of differing
abilities in both Ulster and Dutchess counties; and
WHEREAS, Despite her busy professional life, Francoise C. Dunefsky has
been called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic
and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly;
and
WHEREAS, Francoise C. Dunefsky was a Trustee of the Port Ewen Library
and Hospice of Ulster and Dutchess County; she was also a Director of
the Ulster County Chapters of the American Heart Association, the Ameri-
can Cancer Society and the United Way of Ulster County; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Francoise C. Dunefsky served as a Board member
and President of the local YWCA and, in 2003, was recognized as the
YWCA's Woman of the Year; and

WHEREAS, Today, Francoise C. Dunefsky is a board member of the New
York State Industries for the Disabled and is Vice President of the New
York State Rehabilitation Association Board; in addition, she recently
joined the Vassar Medical Center Board; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Francoise C. Dunefsky has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Francoise C. Dunefsky holds an AAS degree from SUNY Ulster, a
BSN from the State University of New York REDN and a Masters in Nursing
with honors from Pace University; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout has been her husband, Alan, who feels
privileged to be a part of her life and rejoices in her achievements;
and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Francoise C. Dunefsky has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Francoise C. Dunefsky upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by The Kingston Hospital Foundation on April 24,
2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Francoise C. Dunefsky.