LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Carolyn G. Williams upon the occa-
sion of her retirement after many years of distinguished service as
President of Bronx Community College

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor the significant milestones in the distinguished careers of
esteemed residents of this noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accordance with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Dr. Carolyn G. Williams upon the occasion of her retirement after many
years of distinguished service as President of Bronx Community College;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Carolyn G. Williams was named the fourth president of
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York in June of
1996; previous to assuming this presidency, she served as the President
of Los Angeles Southwest College from 1991-1996; and
WHEREAS, Prior to her presidencies, Dr. Carolyn G. Williams served as
Dean of Student Affairs at Highland Park Community College, Detroit,
Michigan, and subsequently, as the Vice Provost for Academic and Student
Affairs as well as Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs at Wayne
County Community College in Detroit, Michigan; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Carolyn G. Williams is a Professor of Sociology, having
earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology, her Master of Arts
degree in Urban Planning, and her Ph.D. in Higher Education from Wayne
State University, Detroit, Michigan; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Carolyn G. Williams is known for her expertise in design-
ing programs to help community college students continue their post-sec-
ondary education; and
WHEREAS, She has led initiatives such as the Ford Foundation Urban
Transfer Opportunity Program, the United Negro College Fund Transfer
Opportunity Program and the National Center for Educational Alliances;
and
WHEREAS, Under Dr. Carolyn G. Williams' leadership, Bronx Community
College, through the National Center for Educational Alliances, has
undertaken large scale capacity-building projects in higher education in
South Africa; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Carolyn G. Williams has received honorary degrees from
the University of Natal, South Africa and from Quinnipiac University in
Connecticut, in recognition of her work in South Africa; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable woman serves on a number of national boards
including the American Association of Community Colleges, the Associ-
ation of American Colleges & Universities and the Commission on Global
Education, to name a few; she was also on the Board of the American
Council on Education and is currently serving on the Commission on
International Initiatives; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Dr. Houston
Williams, and their daughter, Stacy, both of whom feel privileged to be
a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; 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 Dr. Carolyn G. Williams upon the occasion of her retirement after
many years of distinguished service as President of Bronx Community
College; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Carolyn G. Williams.