LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Faye W. White upon the naming of SUNY
Canton's Convocation in her honor on May 2, 2012

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Faye W. White
upon the occasion of SUNY Canton's Faye W. White Honors Convocation; and
WHEREAS, Faye W. White retired from teaching in 2001, receiving SUNY
Canton's Distinguished Faculty Award and receiving emeritus status; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of her achievements and her passion and
commitment to education, SUNY Canton named its 2012 Convocation in her
honor; and
WHEREAS, This particular honor is presented annually to a faculty
member or faculty emeritus who has served SUNY Canton, its students, or
the local community in ways deemed worthy of recognition; and
WHEREAS, Faye White's commitment to students, and to learning, has
earned her recognition among her peers; and
WHEREAS, Faye White, a native of Heuvelton, New York, credits her
parents for instilling in her at an early age, a love for math and for
learning; and
WHEREAS, She conveyed the positive reinforcement she received as a
child into her 33 years of teaching, the last 15 of which she spent at
SUNY Canton; and
WHEREAS, In 2001, Faye White received the Distinguished Alumni Award
from Heuvelton Central School for her commitment to helping graduating
seniors receive scholarships; and
WHEREAS, Faye White has been active in her community since her retire-
ment from teaching, volunteering her time to tutor students at her
dining room table, serving as a member of the American Association of
University Women, organizing a professional clothing fair beginning in
2003 to help women returning to the workforce; and serving as coordina-
tor of AAUW's "Open Windows for Girls" program to provide girls with
summer educational activities; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of her contributions, the AAUW will name its
2012 memorial scholarship, awarded to a two-year female student applying
to a four-year school, after Faye White; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that indi-
vidual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Faye W. White upon the naming of SUNY Canton's Convocation in her
honor; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Faye W. White.