LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Mount Saint
Mary College

WHEREAS, The State of New York is renowned for its centuries-old tradi-
tion of excellence and diversity in education and for the place of para-
mount importance which education holds for the people of the State; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend institutions of commitment and high achievement, such as Mount
Saint Mary College, whose purpose and endeavor are dedicated to the
pursuit of excellence in education and service to its community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full in accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, New York, upon the occasion of the
celebration of its 50th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of its gratitude and as an expression of great
respect and high regard, this Legislative Body is proud to commemorate
this auspicious event in the history of the College; and
WHEREAS, On October 30, 1959, the Board of Regents of The University
of the State of New York approved the establishment of Mount Saint Mary
College as a four-year liberal arts college; and
WHEREAS, Rooted in the Dominican tradition of education, the Dominican
Sisters of Newburgh demonstrated uncommon vision and great courage in
creating an institution of higher education; and
WHEREAS, For 50 years Mount Saint Mary College has provided higher
education to women and men, young and old, fostering a lifelong love of
learning and imparting knowledge and skills to make them successful, as
reflected in the college's motto, Doce Me Veritatem; and
WHEREAS, For 50 years Mount Saint Mary College, consistent with its
Judeo-Christian heritage, has instilled values in its students, includ-
ing the inherent worth of the individual, and has graduated thousands of
women and men in many fields such as education, nursing and business,
contributing to the well-being of society; and
WHEREAS, For 50 years Mount Saint Mary College has provided cultural
entertainment for children and adults in the mid-Hudson region, bringing
performers such as Marcel Marceau, Bob Hope, the Alvin Ailey Dance
Ensemble and David Cooke to Newburgh; and
WHEREAS, For 50 years Mount Saint Mary College has, similarly,
contributed to the understanding of local, national and international
issues and the pursuit of intellectual stimulation by bringing speakers
such as U.S. Senator Joseph R. Biden, news correspondent and author
Edwin Newman, and former Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger to
campus; and
WHEREAS, For 50 years Mount Saint Mary College has provided community
education to the region, enriching the lives of thousands of students,
with art, music and dance as well as language, writing and computer
skills; and
WHEREAS, For 50 years Mount Saint Mary College has, in addition,
contributed to the economic vitality of the City of Newburgh and the
mid-Hudson region, and its faculty and staff have volunteered their
expertise and skills to numerous non-profit organizations such as
service clubs, school boards and hospitals, greatly benefiting the
community; and
WHEREAS, The colleges and universities of this State and nation
reflect the character and values of the society in which they exist; the
administration, faculty and students of Mount Saint Mary College may
take just pride in its history of quality leadership, teaching, achieve-
ment and community involvement and support, spanning 50 years of accom-

plishment, and bequeathing a legacy of excellence and service for pres-
ent and future generations; and
WHEREAS, Mount Saint Mary College recognizes that, in its 50th year,
it has reached an important milestone; in celebration of its success and
in appreciation of the support from which it has benefited, the College
plans many events throughout the year to mark this special anniversary;
and
WHEREAS, Mount Saint Mary College stands prepared to reach out in
earnest and enthusiastic quest of its mission, proudly aware of its
history and planning with vision and purpose to meet the challenges of
the future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That it is with immense pride that this Legislative Body
pauses in its deliberations to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Mount
Saint Mary College fully confident that its future will be as distin-
guished as is its past; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mount Saint Mary College.