LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mary Gooley upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition, and for the remarkable contrib-
utions she has made since the opening of the Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia
Center

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor the lifetime achievements of those individuals whose generosity,
industriousness and devotion to ideals have wrought great benefits to
their communities and fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, Such an individual is Mary M. Gooley of Rochester, New York,
who, 50 years ago, joined with others to establish an agency dedicated
to research, diagnosis and treatment in the field of hemophilia and
related disorders; and
WHEREAS, Mary Gooley was not only instrumental in establishing the
exemplary agency which bears her name, but also served as executive
director from the time of its inception in 1959 until her "retirement"
in 1986; and
WHEREAS, The Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center of Rochester, New York,
was among the first chartered by the National Hemophilia Foundation, and
was in fact the nation's first free-standing, comprehensive clinic of
its kind; and
WHEREAS, Mary Gooley helped organize the Rochester Chapter of the
National Hemophilia Foundation in 1953, prior to the opening of the Mary
M. Gooley Hemophilia Center, and, even as she worked tirelessly on
behalf of her own institution, was renowned for assisting other communi-
ties in establishing centers devoted to the cause of hemophilia suffer-
ers; and
WHEREAS, In the years since ending her service as executive director
of the Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center, Mary Gooley's commitment to
public service has not been diminished; her involvements include: the
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, membership in the National Hemophilia
Foundation, Retired Professionals Society, the Memorial Art Gallery, and
the George Eastman House; she is also a lifetime board member of the
Hemophilia Center; 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
honor Mary Gooley upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition, and for the remarkable contributions she has made since the
opening of the Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center, to be celebrated on
Saturday, June 13, 2009, by her family, loving friends and grateful
associates; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mary Gooley.