LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Frank DeSiervo upon the occasion of his
retirement after nearly 35 years of distinguished service to the Dutch-
ess County Department of Mental Hygiene

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
Frank DeSiervo, LCSW, upon the occasion of his retirement after nearly
35 years of distinguished service to the Dutchess County Department of
Mental Hygiene; he will officially retire on January 27, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Born in the Bronx, on January 30, 1950, Frank DeSiervo moved
to the Mid Hudson Region in the mid 1960s; subsequently, he moved around
the state living in Rochester, Syracuse, Albany and then back to the
Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, Frank DeSiervo graduated from SUNY at Brockport with a bach-
elor's degree in social work, and Syracuse University with a master's
degree in social work and a certificate from the Syracuse University
Gerontology Center; and
WHEREAS, Frank DeSiervo served his country as a member of the United
States Navy, spending two years as a cook on the Aircraft Carrier Frank-
lin D. Roosevelt; and
WHEREAS, While in Graduate School at Marist College, Frank DeSiervo
was appointed Director of the Colleges Office of Veterans Affairs, and
then worked at the Syracuse University Office of Veterans Affairs; and
WHEREAS, The first professional position he held after obtaining his
master's degree was Staff Social Worker at both the Rome Developmental
Center and then at the Wassaic Developmental Center; and
WHEREAS, On May 2, 1977, Frank DeSiervo began his illustrious career
with the Dutchess County Department of Mental Hygiene; over the years,
he held numerous positions, beginning as a Staff Social Worker, and
advancing to Supervising Social Worker, Director of the Office of
Consultation and Education, Division Chief of Continuing Treatment
Services, and, the position from which he is retiring, Division Chief of
Mental Health Services; and
WHEREAS, For 34 years and nine months, Frank DeSiervo, rendered faith-
ful, conscientious and valuable service to the Dutchess County Depart-
ment of Mental Hygiene, earning the admiration, esteem and affection of
his colleagues; and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, Frank DeSiervo served with loyalty,
honor and distinction; governed by a keen sense of duty, he always
showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Frank DeSiervo was an adjunct instructor for
more than 30 years at both SUNY New Paltz in the Sociology Department,
and at Marist College in both the Social Work Department and the Masters
in Public Administration Department; most recently, he held a seat as a
Board Member for Occupations, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his loving wife, Phyllis Hoyt,
and their two wonderful daughters, Halana and Gabrielle, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achieve-
ments; and
WHEREAS, While his outside interests are numerous, Frank DeSiervo's
greatest love is spending time with his family regardless of what they
do together; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and

sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, 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 Frank DeSiervo upon the occasion of his retirement after nearly 35
years of distinguished service to the Dutchess County Department of
Mental Hygiene; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Frank DeSiervo.