LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Stanley R. Graham, Ph.D upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition by the Hamilton-Madison
House on April 20, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Stanley R. Graham, Ph.D upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Hamilton-Madison House at its 33rd Annual Chinatown
Banquet on Friday, April 20, 2012, at Jing Fong Restaurant, Chinatown,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Hamilton-Madison House is a voluntary, non-profit settlement
house dedicated to improving the quality of life of its community,
primarily those in the Two Bridges/Chinatown area of Manhattan's Lower
East Side; and
WHEREAS, Since its establishment in 1898, Hamilton-Madison House has
been a part of the settlement house movement in New York City that has
pioneered the development and protection of humane policies and
programs; these efforts have fostered social well-being among the most
vulnerable populations: children, the elderly, the ill, the handicapped,
new immigrants, refugees and the unemployed; and
WHEREAS, Hamilton-Madison House's unique professional experience in
working with Asian Americans has led to the expansion of services city-
wide; each year, Hamilton-Madison House serves more than 10,000 children
and adults; and
WHEREAS, Hamilton-Madison House speaks the many languages of the
community, promotes understanding and cooperation among the ethnic
groups, and is attuned to their changing needs; it encourages the shar-
ing of resources and responsibilities through the active participation
of every segment of the community; and
WHEREAS, After serving in the United States Air Force during World War
II and following his academic education in 1953, Stanley R. Graham, Ph.D
was appointed Fellow of the New York State Institute of Psychobiologic
Studies; and
WHEREAS, One year later, he was appointed Associate Research Scien-
tist, and in 1955, Senior Research Scientist and Chair of the Psychology
Department of the Institute; and
WHEREAS, From 1954-1956, Stanley R. Graham, Ph.D was also an Adjunct
Associate Professor at Long Island University; in 1957, he was appointed
Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Yeshiva University and Director of
Research at the Long Island Center; and
WHEREAS, During the 1960s, Stanley R. Graham, Ph.D served as an
Adjunct Professor at both Nova University and New York University; and
WHEREAS, From 1994-1998, Stanley R. Graham, Ph.D was a Consultant to
the New York Bar Association Committee on Divorce and Child Custody, and
was a member of the Yeshiva University Board of Directors from 1998 -
2003; and
WHEREAS, Stanley R. Graham, Ph.D has served as Director of Education
and Training at the Fifth Avenue Center for Counseling and Psychothera-
py, Director of Training of the Greenwich Institute for Psychoanalytic
Studies, and Resident Scholar at Hamilton-Madison Center; and
WHEREAS, He is also the founder and First President of Division of
Independent Practice; founder and President of the Division of Psychoth-

erapy; founder and President of Division 32; President of the New York
State Psychological Association; and President of the American Psycho-
logical Association; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Stanley R. Graham, Ph.D served for 12 terms on
the APA Council; was founder and First President of the APA College of
Professional Psychology; a Fellow of APA and Diplomate in Clinical
Psychology; and the recipient of the APA Gold Medal Lifetime Award; and
WHEREAS, Stanley R. Graham, Ph.D has been the author of 37 profes-
sional publications and has made over 100 presentations at APA and State
Associations; today, he is a Distinguished Research Professor at the
California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant University; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence 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 Stanley R. Graham, Ph.D upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Hamilton-Madison House on April 20, 2012; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Stanley R. Graham, Ph.D.