LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring John Ruger upon the occasion of his
designation as the recipient of a 2014 SUNY Chancellor's Award for
Excellence in Classified Service

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 the 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 honor John
Ruger, Plumber and Steamfitter in the Facilities Maintenance Department,
upon the occasion of his designation as the recipient of a 2014 SUNY
Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Classified Service, to be cele-
brated at SUNY New Paltz's first faculty meeting, and the first classi-
fied staff gathering in the fall of 2014; and
WHEREAS, Faculty and staff who receive the Chancellor's Award for
Excellence have served their students, fellow faculty and staff, campus-
es, and communities with the utmost distinction, and have demonstrated
extraordinary dedication and service to SUNY New Paltz; John Ruger is
one such individual; and
WHEREAS, On July 5, 2006, John Ruger's career at New Paltz began as a
Plumber and Steamfitter in the Facilities Maintenance Department;
support for the nomination of this prestigious award for him reflects
his unrivaled commitment to high quality work, and evidence of his exem-
plary customer service to the campus community year after year; and
WHEREAS, John Ruger's immediate supervisor regards him as an excellent
employee who is professional, courteous, and has a great attitude; and
WHEREAS, Extremely knowledgeable, reliable and committed to his work,
often assisting during off-hours, John Ruger is highly valued and
admired in his department and among his peers; and
WHEREAS, A man who is readily available to assist both students and
staff without hesitation, John Ruger's high standards in the performance
of his responsibilities along with his genuine dedication to SUNY New
Paltz and his colleagues are admirable and inspiring; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of individuals such as John Ruger, who, by providing their
skills and talents to our schools, work to support our proud tradition
of public education; and
WHEREAS, John Ruger has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth of
SUNY New Paltz, as well as on the community-at-large, and accordingly
merits recognition and applause for his impressive dedication to others;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor John Ruger upon the occasion of his designation as the recipient
of a 2014 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Classified Service;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John Ruger.