Honor Kathy Scullion's Achievements

Senate Resolution No. 418 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMENDING Kathy Scullion upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the 2016 Sullivan County Democrat honoring Professional Women and Women in Business 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, Kathy Scullion has given not only of her time and energies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Kathy Scullion upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the 2016 Sullivan County Democrat honoring Professional Women and Women in Business; and WHEREAS, A graduate of JYCS High School, Kathy Scullion earned her bachelor's degree in Biology from Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York; she furthered her education by obtaining her master's degree in Environmental Studies from Bard College in Annandale-On-Hudson, New York; and WHEREAS, For over 20 years, Kathy Scullion has served as an Instructional Assistant in the Division of Science, Technology, and Mathematics at SUNY Sullivan; in this capacity, she helps prepare many labs, and purchases the materials needed for those labs; and WHEREAS, In addition to her role of Assistant, Kathy Scullion holds the position of Campus Coordinator for the Bridges to the Baccalaureate Program, which gives science students the opportunity to participate in a six-week summer research program at Purchase College; and WHEREAS, Devoted to the environment and our natural resources, Kathy Scullion is a member of the Sustainability Committee, coordinates the Community Garden, and advises the Garden Club; and WHEREAS, Kathy Scullion is also the co-President of the Sullivan County Audubon Society and a vital member of the Bashakill Area Association, Catskill Mountainkeeper, and the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York; and WHEREAS, With her throughout has been her husband of 17 years, Ed, who feels privileged to be a part of her life and rejoices in her achievements; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Kathy Scullion has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Kathy Scullion upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the 2016 Sullivan County Democrat honoring Professional Women and Women in Business; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Kathy Scullion.