LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Wells College upon the occasion of its
observance of Student Employee Appreciation Week

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts
of those institutions of higher education which aim to improve the
futures of our young people by instilling in them the values of respon-
sible citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Wells College upon the occasion of its observance of Student Employee
Appreciation Week, to be celebrated April 8-14, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Wells College is a small liberal arts college located on the
shores of Cayuga Lake in Aurora, New York; and
WHEREAS, Wells College was established as a women's college in 1868 by
Henry Wells, founder of Wells Fargo and the American Express Company;
and
WHEREAS, Henry Wells had the building for Wells Seminary constructed
on property he donated; and
WHEREAS, Not long after its construction, Wells Seminary burnt to the
ground; the first building was replaced in 1890 by the current Main
Building; Henry Wells' mansion, Glen Park, was later donated to the
college for its use; and
WHEREAS, After 1965, Walter Netsch designed the Louis Jefferson Long
Library; the design of this award-winning building inspired two other
buildings on campus, Barler Music Hall and Campbell Art Building; and
WHEREAS, After 136 years as a women's college, Wells College announced
in October of 2004, that it would become a co-educational institution;
subsequently, the college adopted co-education in 2005; and
WHEREAS, In 2006, Wells was ranked 12th in the nation by the PRINCETON
REVIEW for being best at encouraging class discussion; in its 2007 rank-
ings, released in August 2006, U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT put it at number
24 on the "Great Schools, Great Price" list of best-value schools; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, THE WASHINGTON MONTHLY's "College Rankings" ranks
Wells College as number thirty among all liberal arts colleges in the
United States, as well as the top such college in New York state in the
September 2006 issue; and
WHEREAS, Wells College's small size enables its students to build
unique and meaningful relationships with faculty, other students, and
staff members; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Wells College has over 275 students who work in
the student employment program; 22 of those students are employed
through the college's community service program and work for organiza-
tions such as the Aurora Preschool, Peachtown School, and the Aurora
Library; and
WHEREAS, Student employment programs throughout New York State, simi-
lar to the one offered at Wells College, help students gain valuable
skills and knowledge, moving them in direction toward a brighter future;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when programs
of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention,
they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Wells College upon the occasion of its observance of Student
Employee Appreciation Week; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Wells College.