LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Patricia Hill Williams upon the occa-
sion of her designation as an Outstanding Alumni Supporter by the Alumni
Association at Farmingdale State College

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge those exemplary individuals whose purposeful lives
and distinguished careers have been committed to bettering the quality
of life in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Patricia Hill Williams upon the occasion of her designation as an
Outstanding Alumni Supporter by the Alumni Association at Farmingdale
State College at its annual dinner to be held on Friday, March 27, 2009;
and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Patricia Hill Williams has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence
and diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her community and
profession and consequently has been designated for this most presti-
gious honor; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Patricia Hill Williams was the Vice
President of External Affairs at Farmingdale State College until her
retirement in 2004; in this capacity she was responsible for government
relations, alumni relations and corporate fundraising; today, she
remains active on the campus as a member of the school's College Coun-
cil; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Williams began her esteemed career in education as an
English teacher in Babylon, New York, and was recognized for her profes-
sional service in 1999, when she was named a Distinguished Alumna by the
State University of New York; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to her community, Patricia Hill Williams has dedi-
cated much of her voluntary efforts to grassroots development on local,
national and international levels; her professional and volunteer expe-
riences have led her to high-level appointments by four United States
Presidents; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Hill Williams has served as Vice-Chair, Inter-Ameri-
can Foundation, and was appointed to the IAF and the Presidential Advi-
sory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, as well as
the Presidential Advisory Council on Educational Programs for Women and
Girls; she has most recently been elected to the Executive Committee of
United Nations Non Governmental Organizations/Division of Public Infor-
mation (UN/NGO/DPI), representing the National Coalition of 100 Black
Women; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Patricia Hill Williams has served as President
of the Long Island/St. Vincent and the Grenadines partnership; a member
of the Board of Directors of the International Organization; and became
a Kellogg/Partners Fellow in International Leadership, studying and
working on project development in Brazil, Ecuador, Dominican Republic
and the Caribbean; and
WHEREAS, Locally, Patricia Hill Williams is a Commissioner for Suffolk
County Human Rights, a veteran United Way Volunteer, charter member of
Long Island Women's Agenda and a member of Links, Incorporated, Eastern
Shore Chapter; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Patricia Hill Williams has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of her efforts of in-depth magnitude, Patricia
Hill Williams has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades;

in 1999, she was designated as a New York State Woman of Distinction; in
2001, she was inducted into the Long Island Women's Hall of Fame by the
LI Center for Professional Women; and in 2002, she was selected as one
of the Top 50 Women in Business by the LONG ISLAND BUSINESS NEWS; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by Patri-
cia Hill Williams over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others;
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, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those individ-
uals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Patricia Hill Williams upon the occasion of her designation as
an Outstanding Alumni Supporter by the Alumni Association at Farmingdale
State College; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Patricia Hill Williams, B.A., M.A., M.A./L.S., Ed.D.