LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Rockland Community College upon the
occasion of its 50th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those outstanding institutions of higher education which are
dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the education of the youth of
this noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Rockland Community College upon the occasion of its 50th Anniversary;
and
WHEREAS, Located in the scenic Hudson Valley, Rockland Community
College is the only public higher education institution in the region;
it has served as an educational resource since 1959, offering small
classes, personal attention and caring faculty; and
WHEREAS, Rockland Community College offers 42 programs in the humani-
ties, social sciences, arts, technologies, business, health professions,
mathematics and sciences, including 30 associate's degrees and 12 one-
year certificate programs; and
WHEREAS, Currently, there are close to 10,000 people enrolled in cred-
it and non-credit courses at either the Rockland Community College main
campus in Suffern, New York, or its Extension Centers in Spring Valley
and Haverstraw; and
WHEREAS, Rockland Community College has a distinguished faculty
comprised of about 125 full-time and 200 part-time members, that
includes Fulbright Scholars, SUNY Chancellor's Award winners, published
authors and artists; and
WHEREAS, Over half of the graduates of Rockland Community College
transfer to other colleges or universities; to facilitate the transfer
process, the school has established 75 transfer agreements with public
and private four-year colleges; and
WHEREAS, Each year, over 300 community and commercial groups use the
facilities at Rockland Community College, including the Fieldhouse's
two-acre indoor arena, sports facilities and the 500-seat Cultural Arts
Theater; and
WHEREAS, An integral part of the history of its community, Rockland
Community College represents a dynamic, responsive and positive force
within the educational system of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Proudly aware of its distinguished past, Rockland Community
College is eager to fulfill its present commitment to parents, students
and the community, and planning with vision and purpose for the ebb and
swell of growth and change it will encounter in the years to come; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Rockland Community College upon the occasion of its 50th Anniver-
sary, fully confident that in its future, it will enjoy the same success
which has so characterized its past; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rockland Community College.