Senate Resolution No. 1103

BY: Senator JORDAN

CONGRATULATING James R. Campion upon the occasion
of his retirement after more than 19 years of
distinguished service as President of
Columbia-Greene Community College

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 education in this
great State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate James R. Campion upon the occasion of his retirement after
more than 19 years of distinguished service as President of
Columbia-Greene Community College; and

WHEREAS, James R. Campion has been in the SUNY system for five
decades, holding an Associate of Arts degree from Dutchess Community
College, Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY New Paltz, and a Master of
Science degree in Educational Administration and Certificate of Graduate
Studies in Autism from the University at Albany, SUNY; and

WHEREAS, James R. Campion began his illustrious career with
Columbia-Greene Community College as an administrator in 1974, when he
started as Director of Financial Aid on the same day the current campus
in Columbia County opened; and

WHEREAS, He later advanced to Assistant Dean of Community and
Educational Services before serving as Dean of Community Services and
Executive Director of the Columbia-Greene Community Foundation, a
position he held for 20 years prior to his appointment as President in
2000; and

WHEREAS, As the fifth and longest serving President of
Columbia-Greene Community College, James R. Campion has created and
fostered opportunities for his students, faculty, and staff, ensuring
pathways for their educational success as well as their personal and
professional growth; and

WHEREAS, A prolific volunteer in both Columbia and Greene counties,
James R. Campion is a former member and secretary of the Columbia County
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and a past director and chaplain
of the Columbia County Association in the City of New York; and

WHEREAS, In addition, he currently serves as a trustee of the
Columbia Economic Development Corporation as well as a member of the
Advisory Board of Directors of the Bank of Greene County, the Olana
Partnership Emeritus Council, and the Columbia County Community Health
Care Consortium Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, The recipient of numerous awards and accolades, James R.
Campion has been named to the State University of New York's Alumni

Honor Roll, and was recognized with the SUNY Chancellor's Award for
Excellence in Professional Service; and

WHEREAS, James R. Campion has clearly had an enduring impact on the
students of Columbia-Greene Community College, as well as on the
community-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for
his impressive dedication to others; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Donna, and their
three children, Florentina, Robert Joshua, and Elena, who have all shown
him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of the New York State Senate to commend the
efforts of those individuals who work to support our proud traditions of
institutions of higher education by providing their skills and talents
to our colleges; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate James R. Campion upon the occasion of his retirement after
more than 19 years of distinguished service as President of
Columbia-Greene Community College; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to James R. Campion.