LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Eileen Frey upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition in honor of her unwavering efforts
with the Michael Frey Foundation

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize those
individuals of preeminent character whose lives exemplified the highest
ideals of humanity and whose lifework and civic endeavor served to
enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great 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 commend
Eileen Frey upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition
in honor of her unwavering efforts with the Michael Frey Foundation; and
WHEREAS, In 1997, Eileen Frey along with her family launched the
Michael Frey Foundation, named after Eileen's late son, Michael Frey,
who died in the line of duty while working as an Eastchester Police
Officer in 1996; and
WHEREAS, A heroic and courageous police officer, Michael Frey worked
for the New York City Police Department for approximately three years
before transferring, in 1989, to serve as an Officer in his hometown of
Eastchester, New York; and
WHEREAS, A woman of incredible fortitude and perseverance, Eileen Frey
has made it her life's passion to keep Michael Frey's legacy alive; and
WHEREAS, Almost 14-years later, after the 29-year-old became the
town's only police officer to die in the line of duty, hundreds of his
fellow officers, as well as friends and relatives celebrate the life and
sacrifice of Officer Michael Frey every year thanks to the efforts of
Eileen Frey and the Michael Frey Foundation; and
WHEREAS, This incredible Foundation has raised money for education
scholarships for students in Eastchester, Tuckahoe, and Bronxville,
including a special scholarship started by Eileen Frey for students who
specifically follow her son's footsteps and attend Immaculate Conception
School and Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Eileen Frey and her son, Al, were also instrumental forces in
the formation of the New Yorkers Against Gun Violence Chapter in East-
chester, New York; in addition, she has served as the Treasurer of the
California Ridge Association; and
WHEREAS, A wonderful son, a devoted police officer, and an inspiring
friend, Michael Frey will be forever missed by all those who knew him
but his legacy will long endure the passage of time thanks to the infi-
nite love of his mother, Eileen Frey; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Eileen Frey upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition in honor of her unwavering efforts with the Michael Frey
Foundation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Eileen Frey.