LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Professor Thomas J. Lambert upon the
occasion of his designation as Professor Emeritus by the Board of Trus-
tees of Sullivan County Community College on May 19, 2016

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 custom of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those outstanding
educational leaders, whose dedication and achievements have been instru-
mental in developing character and academic excellence in the young
people of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Professor Thomas J. Lambert upon the occasion of his designation as
Professor Emeritus by the Board of Trustees of Sullivan County Community
College on May 19, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Professor Thomas J. Lambert provide a tremen-
dous service to the future of our State and Nation, inspiring gener-
ations of young people in their educational journeys and ensuring their
success in their future years; and
WHEREAS, Professor Thomas J. Lambert is certainly deserving of this
esteemed recognition; his perseverance, energy and expertise has helped
Sullivan County Community College (SUNY Sullivan) continue to fulfill
its mission of providing programs and resources that educate, inspire,
and empower students and the broader community; and
WHEREAS, For the past 43 years, Professor Thomas J. Lambert has been
teaching sociology as a member of the faculty at SUNY Sullivan; he never
considered his job as work, and dedicated his whole being to teaching
and being part of the lives of roughly 15,000 students; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Professor Thomas J. Lambert has been
actively involved and energetic in his teaching which his students have
enjoyed and admired; and
WHEREAS, After a long stay in the hospital in 1988, Professor Thomas
J. Lambert continued to teach for 28 more years; his students motivated
him and acted as his very own diehard battery; and
WHEREAS, Today, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Russ Heyman, considers
Professor Thomas J. Lambert one of the most treasured faculty members at
SUNY Sullivan; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Professor Thomas J. Lambert has
displayed throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Professor Thomas J. Lambert has
brought an uncompromising standard of excellence to his work and a warm
sense of caring and concern to every young person he has educated; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, 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
honor Professor Thomas J. Lambert upon the occasion of his designation
as Professor Emeritus by the Board of Trustees of Sullivan County Commu-
nity College; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Professor Thomas J. Lambert.