Senate Resolution No. 1085

BY: Senator KAPLAN

HONORING Lionel Chitty upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of a Leadership Award by
the SUNY Old Westbury College Foundation on May 7,
2019

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great 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
Lionel Chitty upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a
Leadership Award by the SUNY Old Westbury College Foundation to be
celebrated with a 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, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and
the success of the Alumni Association of SUNY Old Westbury is due in
large part to the efforts of Lionel Chitty; and

WHEREAS, President of the Alumni Association of SUNY Old Westbury,
Lionel Chitty has given not only of his time and energies but also of
his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been
designated for special honor; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Lionel Chitty has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Lionel Chitty has displayed
throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, A significant contributor to education in New York State,
Lionel Chitty continually demonstrates an impressive dedication, an
unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality of
the educational programs and opportunities offered at SUNY Old Westbury
for the benefit of its faculty and students, as well as for the entire
community; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when
individuals 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
honor Lionel Chitty upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
a Leadership Award by the SUNY Old Westbury College Foundation on May 7,
2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Lionel Chitty.