LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Harold Diamond upon his selection
as an inductee into the Inaugural SUNY Sullivan Generals Athletics Hall
of Fame

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in this Nation, and the great
State of New York, is reflective of the purposeful lives and good works
of those patriotic and civic-minded community members who dedicate their
lives and careers to the service of others; and
WHEREAS, Athletic competition enhances the moral and physical develop-
ment of the young people of this State, preparing them for the future by
instilling in them the value of teamwork, encouraging a standard of
healthy living, imparting a desire for success and developing a sense of
fair play and competition; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Harold
Diamond upon his selection as an inductee into the Inaugural SUNY Sulli-
van Generals Athletics Hall of Fame to be celebrated at a reception with
President Karin Hilgersom, on Friday, March 14, 2014, in the Harold L.
Gold Founders Hall Lobby of SUNY Sullivan in Loch Sheldrake, New York;
and
WHEREAS, During this year's NJCAA DIII Men's Basketball National Cham-
pionship Tournament, SUNY Sullivan will be opening the SUNY Sullivan
Generals Athletics Hall of Fame; with its 50th Anniversary as a fitting
platform, the college will induct its first class representing athletes
and boosters from the college's five decades; the Hall of Fame will be
housed in the College's Paul Gerry Fieldhouse; and
WHEREAS, Harold Diamond played a pivotal role in the planning of
Sullivan County Community College's Loch Sheldrake campus and was an
avid contributor to the development of the school's renowned athletic
programs; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed man served as Vice Chairman of the SUNY Sulli-
van Board of Trustees in 1968, and was later named Chairman, serving
from 1969-1992, making him the longest-serving Chairman in the college's
history; and
WHEREAS, Harold Diamond's tireless efforts helped to secure funding
for the construction of a new on-campus baseball facility; he was a
constant presence at home athletic contests during his distinguished
career; and
WHEREAS, Harold Diamond retired from service to the board in 2003, and
was conferred the prestigious title of Trustee Emeritus; the SUNY Sulli-
van President's conference room is named in his honor, as well as "The
Diamond," baseball complex, at Generals Park; and
WHEREAS, SUNY Sullivan's strong athletic program is a point of pride
at the college and reflects its commitment to sportsmanship, academics,
and the positive growth of student athletes in its community; and
WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and
accomplishment, and has clearly made a contribution to the spirit of
excellence which is a tradition of this school; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Trustee Emeritus Harold Diamond upon his selection as an
inductee into the Inaugural SUNY Sullivan Generals Athletics Hall of
Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Harold Diamond.