Bill Text: NY J03215 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending the State University of New York at Potsdam upon the occasion of celebrating its 200th Commencement on May 23, 2020

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-07-22 - ADOPTED [J03215 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J03215-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 3215

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        COMMENDING  the  State  University  of New York at
        Potsdam upon the occasion of celebrating  its  200th
        Commencement on May 23, 2020

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those exemplary institutions  of  higher  education  within  the
State  of  New  York  for  their  enduring  commitment to the pursuit of
academic excellence; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commend the State University of New York  (SUNY)  at  Potsdam  upon  the
occasion  of  its 200th Commencement which was celebrated with a virtual
ceremony on Saturday, May 23, 2020; in the future, the college plans  to
host an in-person event; and

  WHEREAS,  The  video,  recognizing  nearly  900  graduates, a mix of
bachelor's and master's degree recipients, featured  remarks  from  SUNY
Potsdam   President   Dr.   Kristin  G.  Esterberg,  Student  Government
Association President and graduate Kalis  Nunes  and  Provost  Bette  S.
Bergeron; and

  WHEREAS,  Since  its  founding  in 1816, SUNY Potsdam has strived to
prepare students to act as engaged global citizens  and  to  lead  lives
enriched by critical thought, creativity and discovery; and

  WHEREAS, As an inclusive scholarly community, rooted in its historic
role  in  providing  exemplary  teacher  and  music  education  and  its
leadership in the fine and performing  arts,  it  is  committed  to  the
liberal  arts  and  sciences as an academic foundation for all students;
and

  WHEREAS, With an abiding sense of responsibility to its  region  and
to the world beyond, SUNY Potsdam fosters an appreciation of and respect
for the variety of human experience; and

  WHEREAS,  Today,  under  the  visionary  guidance  of  President Dr.
Kristin G. Esterberg, SUNY Potsdam stands proud  and  prominent,  always
looking  to the future and the needs of those it serves; now, therefore,
be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commend the State University of New York at Potsdam upon the occasion of
celebrating its 200th commencement on May 23, 2020; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the State University of New York at Potsdam.