LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. L. Oliver Robinson upon the occasion
of his designation as recipient of the President's Award by the Capital
District YMCA on April 26, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr.
L. Oliver Robinson upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the President's Award by the Capital District YMCA at its Annual Presi-
dent's Award Dinner to be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at the Albany
Marriott, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Dr. L. Oliver Robinson has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence
and diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and
the YMCA and consequently has been designated for this most prestigious
award; and
WHEREAS, Dr. L. Oliver Robinson received his Bachelor of Arts degree
in 1991, with dual majors in Business Economics, and Organizational
Behavior and Management, from Brown University; he received a Master's
degree in 1994, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) in 1996, both
from the University at Albany; and
WHEREAS, Dr. L. Oliver Robinson served as the President of the New
York State Council of School Superintendents for the 2009-2010 school
year, being the first African-American to hold that post in the 125-year
history of the organization; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Dr. L. Oliver Robinson serves as the Superinten-
dent of Schools for the Shenendehowa Central School District; in addi-
tion, he is an Adjunct Faculty member at the University at Albany, and
formerly at the College of St. Rose, where he instructed graduate-level
courses in Public Finance and School Business Administration; and
WHEREAS, Strongly involved with various professional associations and
community-related groups, Dr. L. Oliver Robinson is a strong advocate
for children and educational achievement; he is also an active member of
the Macedonia Baptist Church, where he chairs the Scholarship Committee;
and is a former Chair of the Trustee Board; and
WHEREAS, A leader for learning, Dr. L. Oliver Robinson is a staunch
advocate for equity and equal access to educational opportunities for
all children; he believes in the transforming and transcending power of
education, and all children deserve the right to live the American
Dream; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of
and publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and charac-
ter whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Tammy Ellis-Robinson,
and their three beautiful children, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to now record its
recognition and appreciation in honoring an outstanding educational
leader, whose dedication and achievements have been instrumental in
developing character and academic excellence in his students; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. L. Oliver Robinson upon the occasion of his designation as

recipient of the President's Award by the Capital District YMCA on April
26, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. L. Oliver Robinson.