2009-J6266
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Frank Nicchi upon the occasion of
his 10th Anniversary as President of New York Chiropractic College
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 this great
State; and
WHEREAS, The result of many individuals' efforts, the excellence and
the success of New York Chiropractic College is due in large part to the
efforts of its President, Dr. Frank Nicchi; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr.
Frank Nicchi upon the occasion of his 10th Anniversary as President of
New York Chiropractic College; this auspicious occasion will be cele-
brated on Friday, July 16, 2010, at the College's Homecoming event; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Frank Nicchi became President of New York Chiropractic
College in Seneca Falls, New York, in 2000; prior to his appointment as
President he was the Dean of Postgraduate and Continuing Education; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Dr. Frank Nicchi has been affiliated with the
College since 1980 as a faculty member teaching clinical diagnosis and
serving as a clinician at the outpatient health center; and
WHEREAS, Under the superb leadership of Dr. Frank Nicchi, New York
Chiropractic College has expanded enrollment and curricula and has been
recognized as one of the finest chiropractic colleges in the world; and
WHEREAS, New York Chiropractic College has served the citizens of New
York with outstanding chiropractic, acupuncture, oriental medicine and
alternative health care at its many outpatient facilities throughout the
state; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Frank Nicchi is the recipient of numerous awards and is
currently the President of the Association of Chiropractic Colleges, a
consortium of chiropractic colleges located in the United States, Canada
and New Zealand; he is also a member of the Board of Directors of the
Academic Consortium for Alternative Health Care; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Frank Nicchi has continually demonstrated an impressive
dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for
the quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered at New
York Chiropractic College for the benefit of its faculty and students,
as well as for the entire community; and
WHEREAS, The recipient of a Baccalaureate degree from St. John's
University in 1973, Dr. Frank Nicchi completed his Doctor of Chiroprac-
tic degree at New York Chiropractic College in 1978; he also holds a
Master of Science degree in Management (with honors) at Roberts Wesleyan
College in Rochester, New York, in 2005; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Dr. Frank Nicchi
and New York Chiropractic College; and
WHEREAS, In completing 10 years of service as President of New York
Chiropractic College, Dr. Frank Nicchi is a man respected by his
colleagues and fellow citizens, and serves as an inspiration of encour-
agement to countless individuals whose life he has touched; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend and honor Dr. Frank Nicchi upon the occasion of his 10th Anni-
versary as President of New York Chiropractic College; 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 Dr. Frank Nicchi.