Senate Resolution No. 1353

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMEMORATING the 60th Anniversary of SUNY
Polytechnic Institute

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those commemorative historical events which symbolize the growth
and development of the educational institutions which comprise the
communities of this 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
commemorate the 60th Anniversary of SUNY Polytechnic Institute; and

WHEREAS, SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) is New York State's
premier public polytechnic school; located in Utica, New York, the
university boasts a vibrant and inclusive community where students,
faculty, and staff are empowered through a forward-looking STEAM
education and dynamic campus experience; and

WHEREAS, SUNY Polytechnic Institute was founded in 1966 as Upper
Division College at Utica/Herkimer/Rome and has proudly grown and
adapted to meet the ever-evolving needs of students, industry, and the
region, while staying rooted in hands-on learning, workforce readiness,
athletics, and community impact; and

WHEREAS, Over the course of its six decades, SUNY Polytechnic
Institute has expanded its academic programs and physical footprint-a
direct outcome of continued investment in facilities that strengthen
student experiences; in the 1980s, the Marcy campus was developed to
meet such student and faculty needs and to remain a competitive force in
the field of higher education; and

WHEREAS, In 2014, SUNY Polytechnic Institute was officially formed,
reflecting a bold step forward in strengthening its academic and
innovation mission; today, the university now operates as a
single-campus institution in Utica, which is comprised of four
colleges-Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Health
Sciences-serving approximately 3,000 undergraduate and graduate
students; and

WHEREAS, As a polytechnic institution, SUNY Poly offers a robust mix
of professional, technical, and liberal arts programs that combine
theory with practice, delivering hands-on experiences that prepare
students to be workforce-ready on day one; and

WHEREAS, SUNY Polytechnic Institute's recent milestones include the
creation of 14 research centers; celebration of SUNY Poly's inaugural
Wolfspeed Endowed Chairs, supporting academic excellence and innovation;
formation of collaborative agreements with Griffiss Institute and
Assured Information Security (AIS); establishment of the MV Biotech
Collective with the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) and Mohawk
Valley Health System (MVHS); and the launch of the NYSTEC Business
Center of Excellence, further advancing engagement with industry and
regional economic development; and


WHEREAS, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, a progressive and
community-minded institution, has expanded its grades K-12 outreach and
has strengthened industry partnerships that support talent pipelines and
applied research, truly ensuring the development and success of the
talented youth of our great State and Nation; and

WHEREAS, Steeped in a proud and distinguished history, SUNY
Polytechnic Institute may look back with pride upon its humble
beginnings, find just satisfaction in its purposeful growth and hold
true of purpose in its commitment to serving the educational needs of
the citizens of New York and beyond; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 60th Anniversary of SUNY Polytechnic Institute; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to SUNY Polytechnic Institute.