Bill Text: NY J02535 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Herman Lehman upon the occasion of his retirement after 28 years of dedicated service to Hamilton College

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-21 - ADOPTED [J02535 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02535-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2535

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING  Herman Lehman upon the occasion of
        his retirement after many years of dedicated service
        to Hamilton College

  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 this
great State; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud to congratulate
Herman Lehman upon the occasion of his retirement after  many  years  of
dedicated service to Hamilton College; and

  WHEREAS,  A  resident  of Clinton, New York, Herman Lehman began his
illustrious career with Hamilton College in 1996; and

  WHEREAS, As a Professor of  Biology,  Herman  Lehman's  research  is
focused   on   the   development   and  function  of  neurotransmitters;
neurotransmitters  are  molecules  released  by  neurons   and   mediate
communication throughout the nervous system; thus, the proper expression
and  maintenance  of  neurotransmitter levels is a critical, yet largely
unknown, aspect of the metabolism of the neuron; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Herman  Lehman  has  taught  several
course,  including Fundamentals and Frontiers, General Biology: Cells to
Ecosystems, Introduction to Public Health,  and  Cellular  Neurobiology;
and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore, active within Hamilton College, this esteemed
professor has given tirelessly of his time and energies as: Neuroscience
Program chair; Biology  Department  chair  (2006-2012);  Levitt  Center,
Director  of  Public Health and Well-Being Program; Neuroscience Program
Committee, past chair and member;  Biochemistry  and  Molecular  Biology
Program   Committee,  member;  Higher  Educational  Opportunity  Program
Committee, member; Education Studies Program Committee,  member;  Senior
Fellowship  Director; Exploration Adventure leader; Global Heath faculty
advisor; Academic liaison to Men's Baseball; Academic liaison  to  Men's
Hockey; and Biology Department chair (2006-2012); and

  WHEREAS,   With   a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment  to  his
profession, Herman Lehman is a member of the Society  for  Neuroscience,
Society  for  Integrative  and  Comparative Biology (SICB), the American
Association for the Advancement  of  Science  (AAAS),  and  Faculty  for
Undergraduate Neuroscience (FUN); and

  WHEREAS,   Additionally,   Herman   Lehman  has  been  applying  his
professional academic interest in public health to the greater good as a
volunteer COVID-19 contact tracer for Oneida County; and

  WHEREAS, A caring, competent, and committed leader, Herman  Lehman's
character  and  integrity  are  the hallmarks of his life and work as an
educational leader, a community volunteer and as a person; and

  WHEREAS, The residents of Clinton, New York,  are  indeed  fortunate
and  blessed  to  have  had  such  a dedicated and respected educational
leader; his wisdom and contributions to Hamilton College have truly made
a difference in the lives of those fortunate enough to have worked  with
him; and

  WHEREAS,  A significant contributor to education in the State of New
York,  Herman  Lehman  has  continually   demonstrated   an   impressive
dedication,  an  unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for
the quality of the educational programs and  opportunities  offered  for
the  benefit  of  its  faculty  and  students, as well as for the entire
community; and

  WHEREAS, In completing his service, Herman Lehman leaves behind more
than mere bricks and mortar; he leaves behind a legacy to  the  students
of  Hamilton  College  and  to  the  residents of Central New York; now,
therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
congratulate  Herman  Lehman  upon  the occasion of his retirement after
many years of dedicated service to Hamilton College,  and  to  wish  him
continued success in all his future endeavors; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Herman Lehman.