Senate Resolution No. 558

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Maggie Fronk upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Trailblazers Award
by the Women's Fund of the Capital Region on March
10, 2017

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished citizens who would devote their life's work
and purpose to community service, contributing to the welfare of the
citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Maggie Fronk upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Trailblazers Award by the Women's Fund of the Capital Region, to be
celebrated at its 9th Annual Trailblazers Awards Luncheon on Friday,
March 10, 2017, at Glen Sanders Mansion, Scotia, New York; and

WHEREAS, Maggie Fronk has been called upon to contribute her time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of herself unstintingly; she has been selected for this auspicious
award for her generosity, spirit and leadership in blazing trails to
make a difference in the lives of women and girls in the community; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unremitting dedication to helping
others, Maggie Fronk has spent decades serving her community; she
devoted more than 30 years working with such vulnerable populations as
the mentally ill, individuals with HIV/AIDS, homeless families, and
domestic violence and sexual assault survivors; and

WHEREAS, Maggie Fronk has been the executive director of Wellspring
since 2002; in addition, she serves on the Office for the Prevention of
Domestic Violence Advisory Committee; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Maggie Fronk has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Maggie Fronk, that future generations may know and appreciate their
admirable character, their many benevolent deeds, and their respect and
esteem in which they are held by their peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Maggie Fronk upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Trailblazers Award by the Women's Fund of the Capital Region on
March 10, 2017; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Maggie Fronk.