Senate Resolution No. 4180

BY: Senator JACOBS

HONORING Angela Patti upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the 2017 SUNY
President's Award for Excellence in Teaching

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of
and publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and
character whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of life in the great
State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Angela Patti upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
2017 SUNY President's Award for Excellence in Teaching; and

WHEREAS, The President's Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes
and rewards a professor who consistently demonstrates excellence in
teaching and classroom management; Angela Patti is one such individual;
and

WHEREAS, Angela Patti, Assistant Professor, Exceptional Education,
has been called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless
civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself
unstintingly; and

WHEREAS, Professors such as Angela Patti, are a key component of the
SUNY faculty, providing top-quality instruction and making an important
contribution to academic success and degree completion among students;
and

WHEREAS, Angela Patti, a role model within the SUNY community, is
truly the best of the best, having demonstrated extraordinary dedication
to her students and an exceptional commitment to teaching excellence;
and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Angela Patti, that future generations may know and appreciate her
admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Angela Patti upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the 2017 SUNY President's Award for Excellence in Teaching; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Angela Patti.