LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Nancy L. Zimpher 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 Nancy L.
Zimpher 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, Nancy L. Zimpher earned her bachelor's degree in English
Education and Speech, and her master's degree in English Literature; she
went on to earn her Ph.D. in Teacher Education and Higher Education
Administration, all three degrees from The Ohio State University; and
WHEREAS, Nancy L. Zimpher is the 12th Chancellor of the State Univer-
sity of New York (SUNY), the nation's largest comprehensive public
university system with some 440,000 students; and
WHEREAS, A dynamic, nationally recognized educational leader, Nancy L.
Zimpher begins her tenure with a commitment to visit all 64 SUNY campus-
es in her first 100 days to meet with and learn from the students,
faculty, administrators, community leaders and other stakeholders on the
future of New York's public higher education system; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Nancy L. Zimpher has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Dr. Kenneth R.
Howey, and their sons, Fletcher, Mark, and Michael, all 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 Nancy L. Zimpher 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 Nancy L. Zimpher.