Bill Text: NY J01085 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring Lionel Chitty upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Leadership Award by the SUNY Old Westbury College Foundation
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-04-30 - ADOPTED [J01085 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J01085-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 1085 BY: Senator KAPLAN HONORING Lionel Chitty upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Leadership Award by the SUNY Old Westbury College Foundation on May 7, 2019 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; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Lionel Chitty upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Leadership Award by the SUNY Old Westbury College Foundation to be celebrated with a Dinner on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury, New York; and WHEREAS, The 2019 Leadership Awards Dinner will honor distinguished area citizens and College alumni who enrich the community in distinctive ways - economically, scientifically, culturally, intellectually and socially - and whose efforts, taken together, are helping to transform the Long Island Region; and WHEREAS, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and the success of the Alumni Association of SUNY Old Westbury is due in large part to the efforts of Lionel Chitty; and WHEREAS, President of the Alumni Association of SUNY Old Westbury, Lionel Chitty has given not only of his time and energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Lionel Chitty has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Lionel Chitty has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, A significant contributor to education in New York State, Lionel Chitty continually demonstrates an impressive dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered at SUNY Old Westbury for the benefit of its faculty and students, as well as for the entire community; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Lionel Chitty upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Leadership Award by the SUNY Old Westbury College Foundation on May 7, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Lionel Chitty.