Gaveled in 11:14 AM · Albany, New York · 2013–14 session
NEW YORK STATE SENATE
THE STENOGRAPHIC RECORD
ALBANY, NEW YORK
January 15, 2013
11:14 a.m.
REGULAR SESSION
SENATOR JOSEPH GRIFFO, Acting President
FRANCIS W. PATIENCE, Secretary
P R O C E E D I N G SACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The Senate will come to order.
I ask all present to please rise and join with me as we recite the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag.
(Whereupon, the assemblage recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.)
ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:In the absence of clergy, I ask all present to please bow their heads in a moment of silent prayer and reflection.
(Whereupon, the assemblage respected a moment of silence.)
ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The reading of the Journal.
THE SECRETARY:In Senate, Monday, January 14th, the Senate met pursuant to adjournment. The Journal of Sunday, January 13th, was read and approved. On motion, Senate adjourned.
ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Without objection, the Journal stands approved as read.
Presentation of petitions.
Messages from the Assembly.
Messages from the Governor.
Reports of standing committees.
Reports of select committees.
Communications and reports from state officers.
Motions and resolutions.
Senator Hannon.
SENATOR HANNON:At this time may we please adopt the Resolution Calendar, with the exceptions of Resolutions 141 and 142.
ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:On motion, all in favor of adopting the Resolution Calendar, with the exception of Resolutions Number 141 and 142, signify by saying aye.
(Response of "Aye.")
ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Opposed?
(No response.)
ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The Resolution Calendar is adopted.
Senator Hannon.
SENATOR HANNON:There is a resolution by Senator Marchione, Number 141, at the desk. May we have the title read and move for its immediate adoption.
ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The Secretary will read.
THE SECRETARY:Legislative Resolution Number 141, by Senator Marchione, paying tribute to the life and career of Roger F. Coleman, publisher of Hudson-Catskill Newspapers, and expressing sincerest sorrow upon the occasion of his death.
ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Senator Marchione.
SENATOR MARCHIONE:Thank you.
It's my understanding that the practice of this legislative body is to acknowledge individuals whose lifework and civic endeavors testify to extraordinary commitment to their community and to their profession. And it is the sense of this legislative body to pay tribute to the life and career of Roger F. Coleman, who was the publisher of Hudson-Catskill Newspapers and chairman of the board of New York News Publishers Association, who died on December 31st of 2012.
In 2004, Roger Coleman became publisher of the Register-Star in Hudson and The Daily Mail in Catskill, which also includes the weekly publications The Mountain Eagle, Windham Journal, Chatham Courier, Ravena News-Herald, and Greene County News.
Roger began his career driving a truck for The News Tribune in LaSalle, Illinois. Through hard work, dedication, and a true passion for the newspaper industry, he rose to become the publisher of the Hudson-Catskill Newspapers, overseeing the publication, of course, of several daily and weekly newspapers across the Hudson Valley.
Today we remember Roger for his commitment to his family, his employees, his church, and to his news profession.
Thank you.
ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Thank you, Senator Marchione.
The question is on the resolution. All in favor signify by saying aye.
(Response of "Aye.")
ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Opposed?
(No response.)
ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The resolution is adopted.
Senator Hannon.
SENATOR HANNON:I believe there's a resolution by Senator Perkins, Number 142, at the desk. I ask that it be read in its entirety and move for its immediate adoption.
ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The Secretary will read.
THE SECRETARY:Legislative Resolution Number 142, by Senator Perkins, mourning the death of Dr. James R. Dumpson, a pioneer in social work, social health and social justice.
"WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of New York; and
"WHEREAS, Dr. James Dumpson of New York City died on Monday, November 5, 2012, at the age of 103; and
"WHEREAS, James Dumpson was born on April 5, 1909, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the first of five children born to James and Edyth Dumpson. He was raised in Philadelphia, where he attended The Quaker School, Octavius Catto and West Philadelphia High School for Boys; and
"WHEREAS, In 1932, James Dumpson graduated from Cheyney Normal School (College) before going on to Temple University and earning graduate degrees from other universities around the world. He was considered one of the oldest living graduates of Cheyney University; and
"WHEREAS, Dr. James Dumpson's career in the health and human services as a public servant, educator, administrator, social activist, advocate, humanitarian and scholar spanned for more than half a century. His influence on public policy development for the health and human services has been felt across many policy domains at the international, national and local level; and
"WHEREAS, Dr. James Dumpson began his career as a caseworker for the Philadelphia Department of Public Welfare. He moved to New York in the late 1930s, where he served the City for more than 60 years; and
"WHEREAS, Obtaining a number of history-making achievements throughout his lengthy career, Dr. James Dumpson served as the United Nations advisor/chief of training in social welfare to the government of Pakistan from 1953-1954. In 1959, he was named Commissioner of Welfare for the City of New York, becoming the only African-American welfare commissioner in the United States; and
"WHEREAS, In 1963, President John F. Kennedy appointed Dr. James Dumpson to the Commission on Narcotics and Drug Abuse. In 1976, he was named Dean of Fordham University's School of Social Work, becoming the first black dean of a nonblack school of social work. Fordham University later named an endowed academic chair in his honor; and
"WHEREAS, An advocate and defender of the poor, Dr. James Dumpson was the recipient of numerous awards, including the New York City Black Agency Executives Lifetime Achievement Award, the New York City Chapter National Association of Social Workers Lifetime Achievement Award, and the State Of New York Legislative Resolution 'Spirit of Life' Award. In 2009, the New York City Department of Human Service dedicated and named its conference hall the 'Dr. James R. Dumpson Conference Hall'; and
"WHEREAS, Dr. James Dumpson distinguished himself in his profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of his community; and
"WHEREAS, Dr. James Dumpson's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charitable and civic endeavors; and
"WHEREAS, Dr. James Dumpson is survived by his wife, Goldie; daughter, Jeree; brother, Reverend Roland Dumpson; and his sister, Doris D. Grundy; and
"WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Dr. James Dumpson leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it
"RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to mourn the death of Dr. James R. Dumpson, a pioneer in social work, social health and social justice; and be it further
"RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Dr. James Dumpson."
ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Senator Perkins.
SENATOR PERKINS:Thank you.
Dr. James R. Dumpson -- or, as he was known by many in the neighborhood, "Dr. D" -- led a distinguished career as a public servant, educator, administrator, social activist, advocate, humanitarian and scholar. He was a man who I am proud to call a friend, and to many in the field of social work, he was a role model -- a legend, in fact.
Similar to Dr. Martin Luther King being a leader in the civil rights movement, Dr. Dumpson was a leader in the field of social work. Where Dr. King helped people understand the humanity and dignity of all Americans, Dr. Dumpson's service to humanity was his sensitivity and remedies to poverty in the urban context.
It was an honor to have worked with him as a community activist. He will be remembered by us all.
Thank you.
ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Thank you, Senator Perkins.
Senator Krueger.
SENATOR KRUEGER:Thank you.
I'd also like to rise to thank my colleague Senator Perkins for bringing this resolution.
I also knew Dr. Dumpson throughout work he did in social welfare issues during the '80s and '90s in New York City, and he was an extraordinary man, an extraordinary leader who did so much for so many people throughout the State of New York.
So I'd like to join Senator Perkins in recognizing this man's great accomplishments and contributions to our state.
Thank you, Mr. President.
ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Thank you, Senator Krueger.
Is there any other Senator wishing to be heard?
(No response.)
ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The question is on the resolution. All in favor signify by saying aye.
(Response of "Aye.")
ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:Opposed?
(No response.)
ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The resolution is adopted.
Senator Hannon.
SENATOR HANNON:Is there any other business at the desk?
ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:There is none.
SENATOR HANNON:At this point in time, on behalf of Senator Klein and Senator Skelos, I hand up the following committee assignments and ask that such assignments be filed in the Journal.
ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:The assignments are received. And so ordered.
Senator Hannon.
SENATOR HANNON:There being no further business, I move we adjourn until Wednesday, January 23rd, at 3:00 p.m., and the intervening days being legislative days.
ACTING PRESIDENT GRIFFO:On motion, the Senate stands adjourned until Wednesday, January 23rd, at 3:00 p.m., intervening days being legislative days.
Senate adjourned.
(Whereupon, the Senate adjourned at 11:24 a.m.)