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.
