LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Diana Ortiz upon the occasion of her
designation as 2010 Student Leader of the Year and Hall of Fame Inductee
by the SUNY New Paltz School of Business

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are enhanced by the concerned and dedicated efforts of individuals that
generously contribute to the welfare of the community and its citizenry;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Diana Ortiz upon the occasion of her designation as 2010 Student Leader
of the Year and Hall of Fame Inductee by the SUNY New Paltz School of
Business; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Thursday, May
13, 2010, at the Wiltwyck Golf Club in Kingston, New York; and
WHEREAS, The School of Business at the State University of New York at
New Paltz is committed to educating and developing students to be compe-
tent business professionals in a global economy; teaching is its primary
mission, which is complemented by its commitments to acquire and apply
knowledge through scholarly and professional activities, and to serve
its colleagues in the academic and business communities; and
WHEREAS, Diana Ortiz will receive a B.S. degree in Marketing in May
2010 from SUNY New Paltz; she has been actively involved in several
student associations including the Student Organization for Business
Ethics and Research (SOBER), the Dean's Student Advisory Board, and the
American Marketing Association; in addition, she has been on the Dean's
List for two consecutive years; and
WHEREAS, Under the stewardship of Diana Ortiz, SOBER at SUNY New Paltz
has been committed to promoting the awareness of business ethics and
integrity to students through guest speakers, panel discussions, and
research projects; last year, it held a panel discussion on the economic
meltdown and other topics have included the mortgage crisis, banking
industry, automobile industry, layoffs, and the impact of ethics, or
lack thereof, in business and government; and
WHEREAS, Diana Ortiz is just as involved in other departments at SUNY
New Paltz as she is in the School of Business; she works for Student
Activities and Union Services as a Student Activities Manager where she
supervises student-sponsored events and assists in department events in
the Student Union Building; she is also responsible for departmental
public relations and its monthly newsletter; and
WHEREAS, While at SUNY New Paltz, Diana Ortiz took advantage of the
opportunities made available to her as a student; in Spring 2008, she
studied abroad in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and took courses in business and
Ecuadorian culture; she has also worked Open House events, and partic-
ipated in the School of Business debates; and
WHEREAS, In addition, in Spring 2009, Diana Ortiz competed in the
Business Plan Contest where her team won second place; in Summer 2009,
she participated in the Multicultural Advertising Intern Program where
she was a Project Management intern at the advertising firm Butler,
Shine, Stern & Partners in Sausalito, California; and
WHEREAS, Awarded the Wachovia School of Business Scholarship for two
consecutive years, 2008-2010, Diana Ortiz plans to attend graduate
school and pursue a career in advertising; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Diana Ortiz upon the occasion of her designation as 2010 Student
Leader of the Year and Hall of Fame Inductee by the SUNY New Paltz
School of Business; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Diana Ortiz.