Honor Arthur Shertzer Award

Senate Resolution No. 3968 BY: Senator LAVALLE HONORING Arthur Shertzer upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Charles Hanson Award for Professional Service by United University Professionals WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and WHEREAS, Arthur Shertzer has given not only of his time and energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Arthur Shertzer upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Charles Hanson Award for Professional Service by United University Professionals, to be celebrated on Wednesday, March 7, 2018; and WHEREAS, A 1977 graduate of Stony Brook University, Arthur Shertzer continued his education at the University and earned a Master of Arts degree in Labor Management Studies; and WHEREAS, Arthur Shertzer began his illustrious career at Stony Brook University as a Residence Hall Director in 1984; he became a Traffic Hearing Officer in 1990, before teaching both credit and career development coursework; and WHEREAS, A longtime member of United University Professionals (UUP), Arthur Shertzer served as Secretary of the West Campus UUP Chapter from

1998 until 2003, when he was elected Vice President for Professionals; and WHEREAS, As Vice President, Arthur Shertzer truly held the chapter together, working full time as a professional and serving the union cause with boundless energy; and WHEREAS, In 2009, Arthur Shertzer was elected UUP Stony Brook West Campus Chapter President; throughout his tenure, he profoundly grew the chapter, increasing member involvement exponentially; and WHEREAS, Arthur Shertzer has also served as a member of the UUP Statewide Executive Board, the UUP Elections and Credentials Committee, and as a Statewide Membership Development Officer; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to social justice on the Stony Brook campus, Arthur Shertzer has been actively involved in the Campus Signs Committee, the Presidential Advisory Committee of the Disabled, the Names Project for the AIDS Quilt Memorial, the Campus Women's Safety Committee, the College Review Panel, and the Adaptive Aquatics program for Autistic Children; and WHEREAS, In addition, he has presented at countless collegiate mental health conferences, and was instrumental in the success of the Hats for Heroes program which recognizes Veterans; and WHEREAS, A recognized leader, Arthur Shertzer was selected as recipient of the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Service in 1994, for his tireless service to the campus community; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Arthur Shertzer has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Arthur Shertzer, that future generations may know and appreciate his admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which he is held by his; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Arthur Shertzer upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Charles Hanson Award for Professional Service by United University Professionals; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Arthur Shertzer.