LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Everton H. Henriques and Jeannie Irvine
upon the occasion of their designation as 2010 Alumni of the Year and
Hall of Fame Inductees 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 business organ-
izations and 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
Everton H. Henriques and Jeannie Irvine upon the occasion of their
designation as 2010 Alumni of the Year and Hall of Fame Inductees 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 King-
ston, 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, Everton H. Henriques is President and founder of E.H. Hall,
Inc., a consulting and supplier firm in the process development, envi-
ronmental, safety and health arena; he is a co-founder and vice presi-
dent of the former Panasonic Plasma Display Laboratory of America, Inc.
(formerly Plasmaco, Inc.) where he managed their process development,
engineering and prototype manufacturing activities; and
WHEREAS, An engineering manager at IBM's Kingston plasma display manu-
facturing facility, Everton H. Henriques was responsible for setting up
Plasmaco's facility in Highland, New York; prior to his employment with
IBM, he worked as a chemist for Texaco, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure at IBM, Everton H. Henriques received the
IBM Inventors of the Year Award three times, the IBM Invention Achieve-
ment Award and the IBM Outstanding Technical Achievement Award; he holds
one U.S. Patent and is the author of several publications; and
WHEREAS, The recipient of a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry
and an M.A. degree, with emphasis in Physical Chemistry and Materials
Science, from SUNY New Paltz, Everton H. Henriques also received a Busi-
ness Decision Making Certificate from the Colgate Darden Graduate School
of Business at the University of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Everton H. Henriques was Chair of the Board of Trustees for
the SUNY New Paltz Foundation (2007 - 2009) and currently serves as a
Trustee; in addition, he is a co-founder, former President and Director
of the Hudson Valley Rail Trail Association, member of the 2004 - 2006
Ulster County Charter Commission, and member of the former SUNY New
Paltz EAB; and
WHEREAS, A past President of the George Washington Carver Foundation,
a member and a past President of the Highland Rotary Club, Everton H.
Henriques is also a former member of the Board of Directors for the
Southern Ulster County Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Lloyd's
Economic Development, Sewer and Water Committees; and
WHEREAS, Honored in 2000 as a Conservation Hero by the National Parks
Service, Everton H. Henriques was recognized in 2008 by the Association
of Fundraising Professionals with the Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer
Award; and

WHEREAS, Jeannie Irvine received a Bachelor of Science degree in Math-
ematics with an emphasis in Computer Science and a minor in Asian
Studies from SUNY New Paltz; she worked for IBM Corporation as a
Programmer until her early retirement in 1993; and
WHEREAS, Since her retirement, Jeannie Irvine has spent most of her
time raising her two children, volunteering in the local community and
supporting her husband, Everton H. Henriques, in his business endeavors;
and
WHEREAS, In addition, Jeannie Irvine has been a Bible class teacher
for 20 years; she is a member of the American Sewing Guild and occa-
sionally teaches sewing and studies Spanish as a hobby; and
WHEREAS, Everton H. Henriques and Jeannie Irvine are strong supporters
of SUNY New Paltz; together, they have created 10 endowments to support
various scholarships at the college; and
WHEREAS, Everton H. Henriques and Jeannie Irvine are the proud and
loving parents of a daughter, Jeannie, who graduated from SUNY New Paltz
in 2008, and a son, Everton, currently an MAT student at SUNY New Paltz;
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 Everton H. Henriques and Jeannie Irvine upon the occasion of their
designation as 2010 Alumni of the Year and Hall of Fame Inductees 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 Everton H. Henriques and Jeannie Irvine, 124 Pine Hill Road,
Cobleskill, New York.