LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 175th Anniversary of the
College at Brockport, State University of New York, during the 2010-2011
academic year

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose exem-
plary programs and accomplishments clearly demonstrate the pursuit of
excellence in education and service to the community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 175th Anniversary of the College at Brockport, State Universi-
ty of New York; this auspicious anniversary celebration will commence
with a ceremony at the College's Alumni House on Utica Street in Brock-
port, New York, on Friday, September 3, 2010, and will continue during
the 2010-2011 academic year; and
WHEREAS, With a donation of cash and land from Heil Brockway, the
largest landowner in the area, the leaders of the Village of Brockport
partnered with the New York Baptists to build the first institution of
higher education west of Colgate University; the first "College at
Brockport" welcomed its first students in 1835; and
WHEREAS, In 1866, largely through the efforts of Malcolm MacVicar, a
leader of the educational community, the College at Brockport became one
of the four "normal" schools established in New York; and
WHEREAS, The last normal school class graduated in 1942, after which
the school officially became a college, meaning it could grant the bach-
elor's degree; starting as Brockport State Teachers College, the school
was automatically included in the new SUNY system which was established
in 1948; and
WHEREAS, In 1967, the name of the school was changed to the College at
Brockport, State University of New York, to bring focus to the College
in the context of the State University of New York --- one of the larg-
est and most respected educational systems in the world; and
WHEREAS, Under the visionary leadership of its current President, John
R. Halstead, the College at Brockport, State University of New York,
has became recognized throughout New York and within the SUNY system as
an innovative and dynamic institution; it will continue to expand its
programs with leading edge technology, improve and expand its infras-
tructure, champion the success of students, faculty and staff, and main-
tain its leadership position in higher education in the region; and
WHEREAS, The College at Brockport, State University of New York
continues to fulfill its laudatory educational purposes and is proudly
aware of its distinguished past; it is eager to fulfill its commitment
to its students, faculty, alumni and community, and is planning with
vision and purpose for the growth and change it will encounter in the
years to come; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an educa-
tional institution of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to
our attention, it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 175th Anniversary of the College at Brockport, State
University of New York during the 2010-2011 academic year; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the College at Brockport, State University of New York.