LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Richard J. Gallagher upon the occa-
sion of his retirement as Executive Director of the Alcohol and Drug
Dependency Services Foundation

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr.
Richard J. Gallagher upon the occasion of his retirement as Executive
Director of the Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services Foundation, to be
celebrated on Tuesday, June 8, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Earning his B.A. degree from Kings College in Wilkes Barre,
Pennsylvania, Dr. Richard Gallagher received his Master's degree in
Social Work from the University of Buffalo in 1969 after serving in
executive positions with the Buffalo Area Council on Alcoholism and the
New York State Council on Alcoholism; since 1984, he has been Executive
Director of Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services, as well as Kids Escap-
ing Drugs, both based in Buffalo, New York; and
WHEREAS, In 1983, Dr. Richard Gallagher founded the publication WEST-
ERN NEW YORK HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS, and also established the Western New
York High School All-Academic Team to annually recognize the accomplish-
ments of more than 300 student-athletes in all sports and a banquet to
honor them; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Richard Gallagher is a regular contributor to THE BUFFALO
NEWS' all-star teams, and his publication has helped many student-ath-
letes earn recognition and scholarships; and
WHEREAS, A recipient of numerous awards and accolades, Dr. Richard
Gallagher is Co-Founder of Kids Escaping Drugs, member of the New York
State Sports Writers Association, member of the Ilio DiPalo Scholarship
Committee, and member of the Media Advisory Committee Greater Buffalo
Sports Hall of Fame, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Richard Gallagher has rendered faithful, conscientious
and valuable service to the Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services Founda-
tion; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Executive Director, Dr. Richard Gallagher
served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Ann, and their chil-
dren Michael, Rick and the late Christine, as well as seven grandchil-
dren, Dillon, Morgan, Austin, Liam, Mary Claire, Mia, and Maeve, all of
whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his
achievements; and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, Dr. Richard Gallagher was governed by a
keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems;
and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with the Alcohol and Drug Dependency
Services Foundation, Dr. Richard Gallagher earned the admiration, esteem
and affection of his colleagues; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Richard J. Gallagher upon the occasion of his retirement as
Executive Director of the Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services Founda-
tion; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Richard J. Gallagher.