J 746: Honoring Darlene Stromstad upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of distinguished service to the Mohawk Valley Health System

 Senate Resolution No. 746 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Darlene Stromstad upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of distinguished service to the Mohawk Valley Health System WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stature 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 Darlene Stromstad upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of distinguished service to the Mohawk Valley Health System on Wednesday, December 31, 2025; and WHEREAS, For the past several years, Darlene Stromstad rendered faithful, conscientious, and valuable service to the Mohawk Valley Health System; and WHEREAS, In her capacity as President and CEO, Darlene Stromstad served with loyalty, honor, and distinction; and WHEREAS, As an integrated delivery system with approximately 648 million dollars in revenue, more than 3,300 full time equivalent employees, and over 20,000 inpatient admissions and 825,000 outpatient visits annually, the Mohawk Valley Health System is a complex and vital organization in this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, An organization of such great importance requires a leader with a keen sense of duty and a clear vision of success; Darlene Stromstad is such a leader; her admirable service as President and CEO has led the Mohawk Valley Health System to strengthen its system, expand its services, navigate its challenges, and improve the lives of those who utilize its care; and WHEREAS, Darlene Stromstad is recognized as a respected leader in healthcare administration, having previously served as interim CEO of Fenway Health, President and CEO of Waterbury Hospital and the Greater Waterbury Health Network, and President and CEO of Goodall Hospital; and WHEREAS, The vast institutional knowledge and essential skills held by Darlene Stromstad, developed over decades of experience in the healthcare industry, allowed her to conscientiously lead her organizations, and she has successfully stabilized financial positions, rebuilt employee culture and morale, and nurtured future organizational success; and WHEREAS, Darlene Stromstad is known regionally and nationally for her leadership through her active engagement in organizations such as the American College of Healthcare Executives, American Hospital Association's Metropolitan Advisory Council, Connecticut Hospital Association, Maine Hospital Association, Greater Waterbury United Way, Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, Naugatuck Community College, and Sanford Downtown Legacy; and WHEREAS, Darlene Stromstad's prosperous career has been filled with meaningful work, incredible colleagues, and a shared commitment to providing the best care to surrounding communities; she has earned the admiration, esteem and affection of all who worked with her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Darlene Stromstad upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of distinguished service; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Darlene Stromstad.