Honor Thomas Weinberg Award

Senate Resolution No. 4178 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Thomas Weinberg upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities 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 Thomas Weinberg upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the

2017 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities; and WHEREAS, Faculty and staff who receive the Chancellor's Award for Excellence have served their students, fellow faculty and staff, campuses, and communities with the utmost distinction, and have demonstrated extraordinary dedication and service to SUNY Buffalo; Thomas Weinberg is one such individual; and WHEREAS, Thomas Weinberg, a Professor of Sociology, has been called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Thomas Weinberg has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Thomas Weinberg 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 Thomas Weinberg, 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 peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Thomas Weinberg upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Thomas Weinberg.