LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Trustee Arthur C. Anthonisen upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition by Orange County
Community College and the New York Community College Trustees (NYCCT)

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, It is also 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 this
great State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Trustee Arthur C. Anthonisen upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by Orange County Community College and the New York
Community College Trustees; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated
on Friday, March 12, 2010, at the NYCCT Awards Banquet, held in
connection with its 56th Annual Spring Conference, to be held at the
Gideon Putnam Hotel in Saratoga Springs, New York; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Arthur C. Anthonisen is concluding his one-year term as
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association of Community
College Trustees (ACCT); and
WHEREAS, Trustee Arthur C. Anthonisen has vigorously represented
Orange County Community College through his membership in regional and
national associations such as ACCT and NYCCT, including service as a
past President and Foundation Board member of NYCCT; and
WHEREAS, The 20 years of distinguished service to the Orange County
Community College Board of Trustees rendered by Dr. Arthur C. Anthonisen
includes three one-year terms as Chairman, two terms as Vice Chairman,
and numerous significant roles within the Board's committee structure;
and
WHEREAS, Trustee Arthur C. Anthonisen has personally demonstrated his
commitment to higher education by having earned his doctorate degree,
upon completion of more than 14 years of outstanding academic achieve-
ment in rigorous disciplines at universities throughout New York and
Canada; and
WHEREAS, Having ardently supported the educational mission of Orange
County Community College, Trustee Arthur C. Anthonisen has simultaneous-
ly advanced the role of higher education in New York State by enhancing
economic development throughout Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Trustee Arthur C. Anthonisen has brought great credit upon
himself, Orange County and Orange County Community College by contin-
ually demonstrating an impressive dedication, an unparalleled devotion
and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality of the educational
programs and opportunities offered at Orange County Community College;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Trustee Arthur C.
Anthonisen has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has
earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Trustee Arthur C. Anthonisen upon the occasion of his designation

for special recognition by Orange County Community College and the New
York Community College Trustees, and for his significant contributions
to education in New York State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Trustee Arthur C. Anthonisen, Orange County Community
College.