What's happening
This resolution commends Queensborough Community College for hosting its 2017 Partners For Progress Gala and honors this year’s distinguished honorees.
Why it matters
Highlights the significant diversity at Queensborough Community College. , emphasizing its role in serving students from over 140 countries and speaking 84 languages, which showcases its impact on immigrant and multicultural communities in New York.
Draws attention to the college’s initiatives aimed at student success. , such as the Queensborough Academies and the integration of cultural resource centers (like the Kupferberg Holocaust Resource Center and Art Gallery) into educational programming, underlining a broader approach to education than just classroom instruction.
Recognizes the college’s contribution to workforce development and upward mobility. , noting that over half its students continue on to four-year institutions or additional skills training, which is key for local economic growth and opportunities for non-traditional students.
Honors individuals and community partners who support education and cultural enrichment. , illustrating the importance of collaboration between educational institutions and local business, community leaders, and alumni for sustaining and expanding educational opportunities.
Albany, before your first meeting.
Every bill that moved yesterday, summarized in a sentence and ranked by impact. The Albany Scorecard follows on Sundays.
Free. Unsubscribe in one click. Want alerts on specific bills? Create an account.
Headline styles
Honor Queensborough Gala Honorees
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
No co-sponsors yet.
History
- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
Full text
1 pageUnderlined is new[Struck] is removedOfficial text on nysenate.gov ↗
Senate Resolution No. 1501 BY: Senator STAVISKY COMMENDING Queensborough Community College upon the occasion of hosting its 2017 Partners For Progress Gala, and paying tribute to this year's honoree WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 1501 BY: Senator STAVISKY COMMENDING Queensborough Community College upon the occasion of hosting its 2017 Partners For Progress Gala, and paying tribute to this year's honoree WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend those institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose exemplary programs and accomplishments clearly demonstrate an enduring pursuit of excellence in higher education for the youth of this noble Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Queensborough Community College upon the occasion of hosting its
2017 Partners For Progress Gala on Thursday, April 27, 2017, and to pay tribute to this year's honoree; and WHEREAS, This year's distinguished honorees being recognized for their unwavering dedication to the mission of Queensborough Community College, and… Show allHide
2017 Partners For Progress Gala on Thursday, April 27, 2017, and to pay tribute to this year's honoree; and WHEREAS, This year's distinguished honorees being recognized for their unwavering dedication to the mission of Queensborough Community College, and their loyal support of its students include: Art Gallery Partner of the Year, Thomas Chen, Founder, President and CEO of Crystal Window & Door Systems, Ltd; Community Partners of the Year, Jackson and Muriel Lum, Professor Emeritus, Engineering Technology, QBCC/CUNY; and Kupferberg Holocaust Center Partner of the Year, Benjamin L. Schwartz, President and CEO, Metropolitan Property Services, Inc.; and WHEREAS, Situated in the most diverse county in the United States, Queensborough Community College reflects its surroundings with a student body hailing from more than 140 countries speaking 84 different languages; and WHEREAS, With over 17 academic departments, more than 26,000 students are enrolled in either degree, certificate or continuing education programs on the campus; and WHEREAS, Queensborough Academies is an initiative which offers both extended outreach and intervention strategies to help students succeed, as well as in-depth writing courses, internships, and educational opportunities at the college's cultural resource centers: The Kupferberg Holocaust Resource Center and Archives, the QCC Art Gallery and the Performing Arts Center - all serving to reinforce classroom teaching; and WHEREAS, Queensborough Community College is under the able leadership of President Dr. Diane B. Call; today, over half of the college's students continue their education and go on to four-year CUNY colleges or for additional skills training for career advancement; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to research in both teaching methodologies and individual disciplines, 58 percent of Queensborough Community College's faculty hold doctoral degrees; and WHEREAS, It is only fitting that this Legislative Body extend its highest commendation to the administration, teachers and staff, both past and present, of Queensborough Community College for their dedication and commitment to the students and community in the creation of a better world for the leaders of tomorrow; and RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pauses in its deliberations to commend Queensborough Community College upon the occasion of hosting its
2017 Partners For Progress Gala, and to pay tribute to this year's honoree; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dr. Diane B. Call, President, Queensborough Community College, and the aforementioned honorees.
Reflowed for reading: line numbers and page breaks removed. Cite the official text.
Summaries, headlines and scores are AI-generated from the official bill text. How we score bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation.