Bill Text: NY J03056 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Amity University

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-03-31 - ADOPTED [J03056 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J03056-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 3056

BY: Senator THOMAS

        COMMEMORATING   the   25th  Anniversary  of  Amity
        University

  WHEREAS, It is the custom 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
commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Amity University; and

  WHEREAS,  Amity  University is passionate about grooming leaders who
are not only thorough professionals but  also  good  human  beings  with
strong   values;   their   educational   model  emphasizes  professional
development and career preparedness; and

  WHEREAS, Amity University is led by the Amity Education Group, which
comprises five universities,  17  schools  and  pre-schools,  and  seven
international higher education campuses in London, New York, California,
Singapore, Mauritius, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, South Africa, China and Romania;
and

  WHEREAS,  The Amity Education Group is home to over 100,000 students
pursuing over 250 different degree programs  in  more  than  50  diverse
disciplines  from  pre-school  to  Ph.D.;  Savita  Arora  serves as Vice
President of Strategic Growth and Operations for this revered Group; and

  WHEREAS, Since its inception, Amity University has  been  accredited
by  more  than  25 national and international qualified bodies, provided
25,000 scholarships, and placed 27,000 students  in  on-campus  housing;
and

  WHEREAS,  Amity  University  was started by Dr. Ashok K. Chauhan who
also created and serves as President of  the  Ritnand  Balved  Education
Foundation,  the  organization  responsible for creating the influential
Amity education network; and

  WHEREAS, Amity University is known as the first University in  India
to  provide  wireless  access  on its campuses with over 4,000 networked
HP/IBM machines; and

  WHEREAS, The alumni of Amity University go on to pursue careers  all
over  the  world  in  leading companies such as McKinsey, Ernst & Young,
HLL, and Reliance; and

  WHEREAS, This prestigious university's  logo  is  represented  in  a
shield  divided  into  dark blue and golden yellow sections by an upward
sweeping line that depicts  growth  and  progress  in  life,  achievable
through  education;  while  the  shield  shape  represents  the resolute
shelter of truth, two contrasting yet adjacent colors connote a blend of
modernity with tradition;  the  dark  blue  with  contemporary  cues  of
technology,  performance  and  advancement  strikes  a  synergy with the

golden yellow radiance of tradition, culture and values; and  the  flame
represents purity and passion for knowledge; and

  WHEREAS,   Amity   University   was   ranked   first   for   Private
Not-for-profit  Universities  in  the  July  issue  of   India   Today's
University Rankings; and

  WHEREAS,  Amity  Education  Group  recently  acquired  a  campus  in
Oakdale, New York, from St. John's University; St. John's  accepted  the
Group's  offer  due to its strong educational background, integrity, and
vision to continue as a global teaching and research facility; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to its academic dedication, Amity University is
committed to nation-building beyond education reflected in  the  efforts
and initiatives of the Amity Humanity Foundation; and

  WHEREAS,   Established  in  1995,  the  mission  of  Amity  Humanity
Foundation is to support and  initiate  social  welfare  activities  and
create possibilities for equitable social development; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that when
universities 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
commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Amity University; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Dr. Ashok K. Chauhan, Founder of  Amity  University;  and
Savita Arora, Vice President of Strategy and Operations, Amity Education
Group.