Senate Resolution No. 5405

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Gretchel Hathaway upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the 2018 Excellence
in Professions Award by the Women's Business Council
of the Capital Region Chamber

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of
certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their
valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Gretchel
Hathaway upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2018
Excellence in Professions Award by the Women's Business Council of the
Capital Region Chamber to be celebrated at its 27th Annual Women of
Excellence Luncheon on Thursday, May 31, 2018, at the Albany Marriott
Hotel, Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Women's Business Council (WBC) diligently works to
promote the full participation and leadership of women at all levels in
the workplace, the community and government; it also develops programs
which provide opportunities for women to learn and network as well as
share their expertise with each other and to address the unique issues
of women in business; and

WHEREAS, The Women of Excellence Award acknowledges women in six
categories: Distinguished Career, Emerging Professional, Excellence in
Business, Excellence in Business Development, Excellence in Management,
and Excellence in the Professions; and

WHEREAS, Gretchel Hathaway has exhibited the true spirit of this
auspicious award through her impressive professional success and her
tireless dedication to both her community and her family; this
remarkable woman is helping to shape the future of the residents of the
Capital Region and throughout the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Gretchel Hathaway is both the Dean of Diversity and
Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer for Union College in Schenectady,
New York; and

WHEREAS, Twenty years ago, Gretchel Hathaway began her long and
distinguished career with Union College; she assumed the position of the
first diversity officer when the position was created in 2006, following
a study and creation of a strategic plan to address diversity on campus;
and

WHEREAS, In this capacity, Gretchel Hathaway diligently works to
promote a safe and health educational, living and social environment for
the College's 2,200 full-time undergraduate students which come from 40
American states and territories and 36 other countries; international
students make up 7% of the student body, and 20% of students identify
themselves as members of a multicultural group; and

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; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Gretchel Hathaway upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the 2018 Excellence in Professions Award by the Women's
Business Council of the Capital Region Chamber; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Gretchel Hathaway.