Honor Jo Yudess for Teaching

Senate Resolution No. 4177 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Jo A. Yudess upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2017 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of life in the great State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Jo A. Yudess upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the

2017 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching; and WHEREAS, The Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching recognizes consistently superior teaching at the graduate, undergraduate, or professional level; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, this illustrious award underscores SUNY's commitment to sustaining intellectual vibrancy, advancing the boundaries of knowledge, providing the highest quality of instruction, and serving the public; and WHEREAS, Jo A. Yudess, Lecturer, Center for Studies in Creativity, has been called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, Adjunct teachers, such as Jo A. Yudess, are a key component of the SUNY faculty, providing top-quality instruction and making an important contribution to academic success and degree completion among students; and WHEREAS, Jo A. Yudess, a role model within the SUNY community, is truly the best of the best, having demonstrated extraordinary dedication to her students and an exceptional commitment to teaching excellence; 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 Jo A. Yudess, that future generations may know and appreciate her admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Jo A. Yudess upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2017 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jo A. Yudess.