Honor Geoffrey Horlick’s Retirement

Senate Resolution No. 4898 BY: Senator PERSAUD COMMENDING Geoffrey R. Horlick Ph.D. upon the occasion of his retirement after 38 years of distinguished service to St. Francis College in Brooklyn, New York WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled; its history and stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its educational professionals and the students they inspire; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those outstanding educational leaders, whose dedication and achievements have been instrumental in developing character and academic excellence in the young people of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Geoffrey R. Horlick Ph.D. upon the occasion of his retirement after 38 years of distinguished service to St. Francis College in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Educators like Dr. Geoffrey R. Horlick have provided a tremendous service to the future of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of young people in their educational journeys and ensuring their success in their future years; and WHEREAS, Dr. Geoffrey R. Horlick earned his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Syracuse University, and his Master's in Business Administration from the University of Michigan; he furthered his education by obtaining his Ph.D. in accounting from Texas A&M University, and his CPA Certificate from the University of Maryland; and WHEREAS, Dr. Geoffrey R. Horlick enjoyed a long and distinguished career teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in Financial and Managerial Accounting; in 1966, he took his first job as an instructor for the University of Maryland; after four years, he served as a lecturer for the University of Delaware from September of 1970 until June of 1972; and WHEREAS, He then worked as an instructor for CUNY Queens College for two years, an assistant professor at Hofstra University for an additional two years, and an associate professor at St. John's University for another year; and WHEREAS, In September of 1980, Dr. Geoffrey R. Horlick began his tenure as a professor with St. Francis College; for 30 of those years, he held the title of Chair of the Department; after almost four decades of service, he will officially retire from his esteemed role as an educator in 2018; and WHEREAS, In this capacity, Dr. Geoffrey R. Horlick designed both the bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting, and has been a vital member of numerous committees and councils; and WHEREAS, Dr. Geoffrey R. Horlick has also served as a business consultant since 1975, and has written various publications; he belongs to the American Accounting Association, American Institute of CPAs, the New York State Society of CPAs, and the Financial Accounting Standards Board; and WHEREAS, Dr. Geoffrey R. Horlick's quest for excellence is well-known; he attributes much of his success to the dedicated ethical team of educators, supportive friends, caring and involved parents, and wonderful, enthusiastic students; and WHEREAS, Dr. Geoffrey R. Horlick has clearly had an enduring impact on the students of St. Francis College, as well as on the community-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for his impressive dedication to others; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts of those individuals who work to support our proud tradition of institutions of higher education by providing their skills and talents to our colleges; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Geoffrey R. Horlick Ph.D. upon the occasion of his retirement after 38 years of distinguished service to St. Francis College, and to wish him continued success in all his future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Geoffrey R. Horlick Ph.D.