LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Dr. Mary Baldauf, upon the occasion of
being honored on May 20, 2010, in conjunction with Women of Valor Day in
the State of New York

WHEREAS, The State of New York is home to countless women who have
contributed to the advancement of our culture through their traditional
and non-traditional roles in society; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those Women of Valor within the Empire State who have made
strong contributions to their communities and who inspire others through
their model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Dr. Mary Baldauf, upon the occasion of being honored on May 20, 2010, in
conjunction with Women of Valor Day in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made
historic contributions to the growth and strength of New York State in
countless recorded and unrecorded ways; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Senate has set aside time to recognize the
unique contributions that valiant women have made to this great Empire
State and its society; and
WHEREAS, Mary Baldauf was born and raised in New York; after high
school, she received her Bachelor's degree in Biology from Harvard
University; she then went on to Chicago Medical School to pursue a
Master's degree in Applied Human Physiology prior to going to Stony
Brook Medical School; and
WHEREAS, Mary Baldauf completed her internship, residency and a
fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at Schneider Children's
Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Baldauf is a community activist, counselor, and humanita-
rian; she is currently serving as the Chief of Pediatric Critical Care
Medicine and Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Brook-
dale University Hospital and Medical Center; the Pediatric ICU is of
vital importance to those critically ill children suffering from trau-
matic injuries, chronic illnesses or other life-threatening conditions;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Baldauf is proud to be known as an active member of her
Brooklyn community; in addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr.
Baldauf has developed a mentoring program in conjunction with Big
Brothers/Big Sisters which gives a select group of high school students
a unique introduction to the world of medicine; this program builds
relations among community residents, organizations, political officials,
and ultimately enhances the quality of life of community residents and
the larger society; and
WHEREAS, In her spare time, Mary enjoys spending time with her son
Frankie and her large family, including her 19 nieces and nephews; Mary
also finds time to indulge her passion for inventing with her company
Baldy by Design; the company has designed and tested several medical
products which they are hoping to make available to many patients in the
future; these products were developed in response to specific clinical
needs; the focus of the inventions is to improve the quality of life for
those who need them; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Dr. Mary Baldauf, and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when Women of
Valor, noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, 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
commend Dr. Mary Baldauf, upon the occasion of being honored on May 20,
2010, in conjunction with Women of Valor Day in the State of New York;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Mary Baldauf.