K 718: Congratulating Mark Malahosky upon the occasion of his retirement after 35 years of distinguished service in the field of pharmacy and healthcare

 Assembly Resolution No. 718 BY: M. of A. Bronson CONGRATULATING Mark Malahosky upon the occasion of his retirement after 35 years of distinguished service in the field of pharmacy and healthcare, and in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to Trillium Health and the greater Rochester community WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend individuals who have devoted their careers to the service of others and have made significant contributions to the health and wellbeing of their communities; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Mark Malahosky upon the occasion of his retirement to be celebrated on June 26, 2025, at Public Provisions in Rochester, New York; and WHEREAS, Mark Malahosky, a highly respected pharmacist, educator, and healthcare leader, is retiring after a remarkable 35-year career in HIV/AIDS care and community health, including 20 years of service to Trillium Health in Rochester, New York; and WHEREAS, Mark Malahosky graduated in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Pharmacy, beginning a lifelong commitment to the compassionate and expert care of patients; and WHEREAS, During the height of the AIDS crisis, Mark Malahosky served at a pharmacy that provided critical care to patients of Community Health Network-an organization that would later become Trillium Health-where he developed a deep expertise in the treatment of HIV/AIDS; and WHEREAS, Upon joining Trillium Health, Mark Malahosky was entrusted with establishing the organization's on-site pharmacy and clinical pharmacy services, a major milestone that played a crucial role in expanding access to care and ensuring medication affordability for the most vulnerable populations; and WHEREAS, Mark Malahosky became a renowned expert on the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which enables safety net providers to purchase medications at a reduced cost and reinvest the savings into comprehensive care for underserved communities-a strategy that helped Trillium Health grow from 800 patients to more than 14,000; and WHEREAS, In addition to his clinical and administrative leadership, Mark Malahosky made a lasting impact as an educator and mentor, having served as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Wegmans School of Pharmacy at St. John Fisher University since 2009, and as a preceptor for students from SUNY at Buffalo, D'Youville College, and Albany College of Pharmacy; and WHEREAS, Mark Malahosky has been an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Pharmacists Association, the National Community Pharmacists Association, and The Pharmacists' Society of the State of New York; he has also held leadership roles as Treasurer of Ryan White Clinics for 340B Access and Secretary of 340B Grantees; and WHEREAS, Mark Malahosky celebrated his 20th Anniversary at Trillium Health on March 7, 2025, and retired on the same day, marking the culmination of a distinguished and deeply impactful career dedicated to improving public health and promoting access to life-saving care; and WHEREAS, A man of great personal integrity and devotion, Mark Malahosky's most cherished role is that of husband, father, and grandfather; he has been married to his beloved wife, Helen, for 39 years, and is the proud father of three children-Sara, Lauren, and Nicholas-and grandfather to four grandchildren-Breccan, James, Maddie, and Tommy; and WHEREAS, Mark Malahosky's legacy is one of service, innovation, mentorship, and unwavering compassion; his work has saved lives, transformed systems of care, and uplifted thousands across New York State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Mark Malahosky upon the occasion of his retirement, to thank him for his exceptional contributions to the field of pharmacy and community health, and to extend its best wishes for health, happiness, and fulfillment in all his future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mark Malahosky.