Bill Text: NY J02861 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Hunter College of the City University of New York upon the occasion of celebrating its 150th Anniversary

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 40-22)

Status: (Passed) 2020-02-25 - ADOPTED [J02861 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02861-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2861

BY: Senator GOUNARDES

        COMMENDING  Hunter  College of the City University
        of New York upon the  occasion  of  celebrating  its
        150th Anniversary

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those exemplary institutions  of  higher  education  within  the
State  of  New  York  for  their  enduring  commitment to the pursuit of
academic excellence; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commend Hunter College of the City  University  of  New  York  upon  the
occasion of celebrating its 150th Anniversary with a myriad of events to
be held throughout the year; and

  WHEREAS,  Located on Park Avenue in New York City, Hunter College is
a public university which truly values learning in the liberal arts  and
sciences  as  a  cornerstone  of  individual  development  and  a  vital
foundation for a more just and inclusive society; and

  WHEREAS, Since its inception, Hunter College has strived to  promote
personal  development and self-awareness, foster life-long learning, and
equip each and every student with the habits  of  mind,  character,  and
confidence to embody its motto: The Care of the Future is Mine; and

  WHEREAS,   Throughout   its  150-year  history,  many  distinguished
individuals have graduated from Hunter College such as Nobel  Laureates,
Rosalyn  Sussman  Yalow, Gertrude B. Elion; in addition to these notable
luminaries, numerous others  have  gone  on  to  become  Pulitzer  Prize
winners,  National  Medal  of  Science  winners,  Presidential  Medal of
Freedom winners, elected officials, and leaders in various fields across
the globe; and

  WHEREAS, In 1870, Hunter College was  established  as  the  nation's
first  free  teacher's  college,  and was known as the Female Normal and
High School, and then as the Normal College of the City of New York; and

  WHEREAS, In 1914, the college adopted its current name in  honor  of
its founder and first President Thomas Hunter, and under his progressive
leadership,  the school became known for its rigorous academics, pursuit
of higher education for women, high entry requirements, and impartiality
regarding race, religion, ethnicity, financial or political  favoritism;
and

  WHEREAS,  Even  though  the institution began as a teaching college,
the curriculum quickly expanded to a broader liberal arts program, and a
summer session began in 1916; shortly thereafter, students were  offered
evening  and  extension  classes  for  the  first  time,  and  in  1921,
graduate-level courses were introduced to the female student body; and

  WHEREAS, In 1961, Hunter College  was  incorporated  into  the  City
University of New York (CUNY), and three years later, it began admitting
men;  today,  more  than  20,000  students  are enrolled in 170 academic

programs which equip them with the tools  to  succeed  in  their  chosen
professions; and

  WHEREAS, For 150 years, Hunter College's undergraduate, graduate and
professional  curricula have challenged students to think critically, to
approach problems from multiple perspectives, distinguish the  questions
each raises, and recognize the kinds of evidence each values; and

  WHEREAS, Under the visionary guidance of President Jennifer J. Raab,
Hunter  College  truly stands proud and prominent, always looking to the
future and the needs of those it serves; and

  WHEREAS, Steeped  in  a  proud  and  distinguished  history,  Hunter
College  may  look back with pride upon its humble beginnings, find just
satisfaction in its purposeful growth and hold true of  purpose  in  its
dedication  to  serving  the  educational  needs  of  its students; now,
therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commemorate  the  150th  Anniversary  of  Hunter  College  of  the  City
University of New York, noting the propriety of its goals, the constancy
of its  commitment  and  the  significance  of  its  accomplishments  in
preparing the youth of today and leaders of tomorrow; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jennifer J. Raab, President, Hunter College of  the  City
University of New York.