LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring The College of Saint Rose upon the occa-
sion of being named to the 2013 President's Higher Education Community
Service Honor Roll

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose
exemplary programs and accomplishments clearly demonstrate an enduring
pursuit of excellence in the education of the youth of the Empire State;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor The
College of Saint Rose upon the occasion of being named to the 2013 Pres-
ident's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for engaging its
students, faculty, and staff in service that achieves measurable results
within the community; and
WHEREAS, The College of Saint Rose is both one of the region's finest
institutions of higher learning and a supporter of initiatives to
improve the lives of those in the community; and
WHEREAS, This designation is the highest honor a college or university
can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning, and
civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, President of the College of Saint Rose, Dr. David Szczer-
backi, credits this esteemed institution's success on the ability of the
students, faculty, staff, and administrators, to work together as a
community dedicated to its mission; and
WHEREAS, The College of Saint Rose's mission is a constant that
defines its character, and sets it apart from its sister institutions
across the higher education landscape; in 2012 Saint Rose students
devoted more than 50,000 hours of volunteer service to the Capital
District community; and
WHEREAS, The College of Saint Rose has continually demonstrated an
impressive dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting
enthusiasm for the quality of educational programs and opportunities
offered for the benefit of its faculty and students as well as for the
entire community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor The College of Saint Rose upon the occasion of being named to the
2013 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The College of Saint Rose.