Assembly Resolution No. 192

BY: M. of A. McMahon

CONGRATULATING Rhonda Frederick upon the occasion
of her retirement after 43 years of distinguished
service to People Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished citizens of this great Empire State who have
devoted themselves to faithfully serving the best interests of their
community and the needs of its residents; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate Rhonda Frederick upon the occasion of her retirement after
43 years of distinguished service to People Inc.; and

WHEREAS, In 1980, after graduating from Rochester Institute of
Technology with a bachelor's degree in social work, Rhonda Frederick
began her illustrious career in an entry-level direct support position
in a group home at People Inc., Western New York's largest nonprofit
health and human services agency; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to this vital
agency, Rhonda Frederick rose through the ranks, advancing to senior
social worker, then program administrator and director of program
development, all while earning her master's degree in public
administration from Canisius College; and

WHEREAS, Rhonda Frederick spent more than 12 years as Chief
Operating Officer before she was appointed President and CEO in the fall
of 2014, the esteemed positions from which she will officially retire on
April 7, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Rhonda Frederick, People Inc.
provides programs and support to more than 12,000 people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities, families, and older adults
throughout Western New York and the greater Rochester region; and

WHEREAS, During her nine years at the helm of People Inc., Rhonda
Frederick grew the nonprofit's annual revenue from $140 million when she
took over, to $200 million today; she was also instrumental in People
Inc.'s employee growth from 3,200 to its current 4,000; and

WHEREAS, Rhonda Frederick played a key role in starting People Inc.
Senior Living, which now has 20 apartment buildings for older adults who
meet federally-mandated income guidelines; in addition, during her
tenure, People Inc. has grown to approximately 150 group homes and the
last decade has included many affiliation, mergers and partnerships; and

WHEREAS, For 43 years, Rhonda Frederick rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to People Inc., earning the
admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate
blending of strength, leadership, intellect, and commitment as that

demonstrated by Rhonda Frederick over a lifetime of sacrifice and
dedication to others; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Rhonda Frederick upon the occasion of her retirement after
43 years of distinguished service to People Inc., and to wish her well
in all her future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Rhonda Frederick.