LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Paul Lamar upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Eugene Gilchrist 10th Annual Award for
Humanitarianism by the Watervliet Senior Citizens Center

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
the dedicated efforts of those individuals from across the State of New
York who volunteer their time and energies in service to the community;
and
WHEREAS, Paul Lamar has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special recognition; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Paul Lamar
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Eugene
Gilchrist 10th Annual Award for Humanitarianism by the Watervliet Senior
Citizens Center to be celebrated Saturday, October 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Paul Lamar earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from
Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, and a Master of Arts in
Teaching from Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts; and
WHEREAS, From 1979 until 1995, he was an Instructor in
English/Humanities at Emma Willard School in Troy, New York; and from
1996 until 2004, he served as a GED Instructor for the Capital Region
BOCES, SPARC in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, from 1996 through 2009, Paul Lamar was a Theatre
Reviewer for THE DAILY GAZETTE; and an Adjunct Instructor in English at
The College of Saint Rose, Albany, New York, 1999-2002; and
WHEREAS, Currently, he has been an Adjunct Instructor in
English/Humanities, SUNY Cobleskill since 2002; in addition, he served
as an Adjunct Instructor, Sage College of Albany, Fall, 2009-2011, as
well as an Adjunct Instructor, The College of Saint Rose, Spring, 2010-
2011; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career as an educator, Paul
Lamar has showed a clear understanding of the breadth of his role in
shaping the futures of the students entrusted to his care and instruc-
tion; and
WHEREAS, Paul Lamar has authored numerous publications including:
Prose-CHRISTOPHER STREET, HARVARD EDUCATIONAL REVIEW; Poetry-THE YALE
REVIEW, THE NEW YORK TIMES, HARPER'S, PRAIRIE SCHOONER, MID-AMERICAN
REVIEW, and THE SOUTHERN REVIEW, to name a few; and Plays-Productions of
original scripts in both Albany and Cobleskill; and
WHEREAS, For the past 32 years, Paul Lamar has volunteered his time
serving his community as the Director of the Watervliet Cannonaires; and
WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of his duties and volunteer
efforts, Paul Lamar's ongoing endeavors and notable achievements have
significantly contributed to bettering the quality of life in his commu-
nity; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Paul Lamar upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Eugene Gilchrist 10th Annual Award for Humanitarianism by the
Watervliet Senior Citizens Center; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Paul Lamar, 8 Ash Grove Place, Albany, New York 12202.