LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Merryl H. Tisch upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the ABNY Foundation on March 31,
2011

WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled; its
history and stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its educa-
tional professionals and the students they inspire; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant accomplishments of those outstanding educational leaders,
whose dedication and achievements have been instrumental in developing
character and academic excellence in the young people of New York State;
and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Merryl H.
Tisch upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by
the ABNY (Association for a Better New York) Foundation to be celebrated
at its Spirit of ABNY Awards Cocktail Reception at Dos Caminos in New
York, on Thursday, March 31, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Merryl H. Tisch earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from
Barnard College, her Master of Arts in Education from New York Universi-
ty, and her Education Degree from Teachers College, Columbia University;
and
WHEREAS, From 1977 to 1984, Merryl H. Tisch taught first-grade at both
New York City's Ramaz School and the B'nai Jeshurun School; and
WHEREAS, Merryl H. Tisch was appointed to the New York State Board of
Regents on April 1, 1996, and was re-elected to a five-year term in
2001, and again in 2006; and
WHEREAS, Elected Vice Chancellor effective April 1, 2007, Merryl H.
Tisch was ultimately elected Chancellor in 2009, and re-elected to a
three-year term in 2010; and
WHEREAS, Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch brings to her appointment many
years of experience in the fields of education, community service, and
philanthropy; and
WHEREAS, Merryl H. Tisch has been called upon to contribute her time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Merryl H. Tisch is Chairperson of the Metropolitan Council on
Jewish Poverty, which has gained national recognition for its work in
the areas of youth and family services, housing, poverty programs, and
neighborhood preservation; and
WHEREAS, Once serving as Chairperson of the Mt. Sinai Children's
Center Foundation, Merryl H. Tisch currently serves on the executive
committees of The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, the
UJA-Federation of New York, the Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse
America, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the Citizens
Budget Commission; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Merryl H. Tisch sits on the Board of The Trust
for Cultural Resources of the City of New York; and
WHEREAS, In 1998, Merryl H. Tisch was appointed to the Graduate School
of Education's Board of Overseers at the University of Pennsylvania, and
has been a board member of both Barnard College and the Dalton School;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Merryl H. Tisch has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their

profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Merryl H. Tisch upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the ABNY Foundation on March 31, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Merryl H. Tisch, 9 East 79th Street, New York, New York
10075.