LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Francoise Dunefsky upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the 2012 Dean's Award for Excellence and
Hall of Fame Inductee by the SUNY New Paltz School of Business

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are enhanced by the concerned and dedicated efforts of individuals that
generously contribute to the welfare of the community and its citizenry;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Francoise Dunefsky upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the 2012 Dean's Award for Excellence and Hall of Fame Inductee by the
SUNY New Paltz School of Business; and
WHEREAS, This special event will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at
the Wiltwyck Golf Club in Kingston, New York; and
WHEREAS, Francoise Dunefsky has been the President and CEO of Gateway
Community Industries (GCI), Inc. since February 2004; GCI, Inc. provides
services to individuals with mental, developmental, physical, and other
disabilities in both Ulster and Dutchess counties; the organization
accomplishes its mission through vocational, therapeutic, residential,
and business services in a community setting; and
WHEREAS, Prior to coming to GCI, Inc., Francoise Dunefsky had a
30-year career in hospital-based healthcare ranging from staff nurse to
Vice President overseeing acute care and mental health services; she has
taught Administration and Leadership, and Healthcare Finance at both the
undergraduate and graduate levels at SUNY New Paltz and Mount Saint Mary
College; and
WHEREAS, Francoise Dunefsky studied Nursing at the Catholic University
in Leuven, Belgium (her native country), has an Associate Degree from
SUNY Ulster, a BSN from the University of the State of New York, RED,
and holds a Master's Degree with distinction from Pace University; in
addition, she holds Nurse Executive Advanced Board Certification from
the American Nurses Credentialing Center; and
WHEREAS, Francoise Dunefsky has multiple professional publications and
presentations to her credit including chapters on Quality Care in Nurs-
ing textbooks, and the 38th Commencement Address at SUNY Ulster in 2002;
she is active in community organizations, including the UCFCU and the
SUNY New Paltz School of Business Advisory Council; and
WHEREAS, Serving as Board Chair of the New York State Rehabilitation
Association, Francoise Dunefsky is Treasurer of the New York State
Industries for the Disabled, and is a Trustee for Vassar Brothers
Medical Center; she was appointed Trustee for SUNY Ulster in August of
2011; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Francoise Dunefsky is a past president of the
YWCA of Ulster County Board of Directors; she has served as an executive
for the United Way of Ulster County, and as a member of both the King-
ston Hospital Foundation and the Port Ewen Library Board; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Francoise Dunefsky upon the occasion of her designation as recipi-
ent of the 2012 Dean's Award for Excellence and Hall of Fame Inductee by
the SUNY New Paltz School of Business; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Francoise Dunefsky.