Senate Resolution No. 1082

BY: Senator KAPLAN

COMMENDING the SUNY Old Westbury College
Foundation upon the occasion of hosting its
Leadership Awards Dinner on May 7, 2019

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations of the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend the SUNY Old Westbury College Foundation upon the occasion of
hosting its Leadership Awards Dinner on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Crest
Hollow Country Club, Woodbury, New York; and

WHEREAS, The 2019 Leadership Awards Dinner will honor distinguished
area citizens and College alumni who enrich the community in distinctive
ways - economically, scientifically, culturally, intellectually and
socially - and whose efforts, taken together, are helping to transform
the Long Island Region; and

WHEREAS, Funds generated from the Leadership Awards Dinner are
utilized by the SUNY Old Westbury College Foundation to provide student
scholarships, as well as support for academic enrichment programs and
the many needs of the College not fully provided by the State of New
York; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1968, the SUNY Old Westbury College
Foundation, Inc., is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to assisting
the State University of New York at Old Westbury in becoming the
flagship arts and sciences college in the state system; and

WHEREAS, Directed by a board of distinguished business, civic and
academic leaders, the SUNY Old Westbury College Foundation strives to
ensure that every person with a desire to succeed has the opportunity to
obtain a college education; and

WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, the SUNY Old Westbury
College Foundation provides resources, develops relationships, creates
additional awareness and offers guidance when appropriate to ensure
continuous progress in the development of the College's academic
programs, student life, and community relations; and

WHEREAS, Over its distinguished history, the SUNY Old Westbury
College Foundation has demonstrated continuous service to the students
and communities which it serves; and

WHEREAS, The success of the SUNY Old Westbury College Foundation is
in direct correlation to the efforts of its dedicated Board of Trustees,
whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an
impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising
standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization
and the students it serves; and


WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the SUNY Old Westbury
College Foundation; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when
individuals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, 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
commend the SUNY Old Westbury College Foundation upon the occasion of
hosting its Leadership Awards Dinner on May 7, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the SUNY Old Westbury College Foundation.