Honor Jay Quaintance's Inauguration

Senate Resolution No. 5046 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMENDING Jay Quaintance upon the occasion of his inauguration as the 7th President of SUNY Sullivan on May 18, 2018 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, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those leaders in education whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stature of the 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 commend Jay Quaintance upon the occasion of his inauguration as the 7th President of SUNY Sullivan on Friday, May 18, 2018, at Seelig Theatre, Loch Sheldrake, New York; and WHEREAS, Jay Quaintance has served as the Interim President of SUNY Sullivan since July of 2016; and WHEREAS, After earning his high school equivalency diploma, Jay Quaintance went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in English and a Master's degree in Rhetoric from New Mexico State University; and WHEREAS, Prior to relocating to Sullivan County, Jay Quaintance served as President of the Cornell Cooperative Extension in Schenectady, the Town of Niskayuna Planning Board and Zoning Commission, and on the Schenectady Public Access Television Board; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Heather, and their two daughters, Hannah (Adam) and Kate, all of whom have shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; 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 Jay Quaintance upon the occasion of his inauguration as the 7th President of SUNY Sullivan on May 18, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jay Quaintance.