LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Elaine S. Padilla upon the occasion
of receiving the Distinguished Service Professorship from the State
University of New York

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in the great
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 Dr.
Elaine S. Padilla upon the occasion of receiving the Distinguished
Service Professorship from the State University of New York, one of the
highest designations bestowed upon instructional faculty; and
WHEREAS, The only community college professor in New York State to
receive this honor, Dr. Elaine S. Padilla has distinguished herself as
an exceptional leader in areas of national and international public and
humanitarian concerns at Rockland Community College for three decades;
and
WHEREAS, During her tenure at Rockland Community College, Dr. Elaine
S. Padilla helped establish the first Phi Theta Kappa chapter at the
school, created sexual harassment prevention training for employees on
campus, initiated procedures for student assessment and placement and
proposed a resource center to foster excellence in teaching and learn-
ing; and
WHEREAS, A true citizen of Rockland County, Dr. Elaine S. Padilla
believes in giving back to the community she loves so much; she served
as President of the Rockland Unit of the American Cancer Society and the
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools as a member of numer-
ous accreditation teams; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Elaine S. Padilla earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Sociology from The City University of New York, a Master of Arts degree
in Urban Sociology and a Ph.D. in Urban Sociology and Demography from
Fordham University; in addition, she was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship
to study in Japan and has studied extensively in Asia and other interna-
tional communities; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those individuals who work to support our proud tradition of
public education by providing their skills and talents to our schools;
and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Dr. Elaine S. Padilla and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Elaine S. Padilla upon the occasion of receiving the Distin-
guished Service Professorship from the State University of New York; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Elaine S. Padilla.