Honor Gregory Ivancic’s Service

Senate Resolution No. 5861 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Gregory T. Ivancic upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 30 years of distinguished service to Canisius College 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; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Gregory T. Ivancic upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 30 years of distinguished service to Canisius College; and WHEREAS, A resident of Tonawanda, New York, Gregory T. Ivancic serves as a partner at Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP and as an adjunct professor of accounting at Canisius College; and WHEREAS, During his illustrious tenure with Canisius College, Gregory T. Ivancic has taught both financial and managerial accounting, mainly to graduate students in the Master of Business Administration program; and WHEREAS, In addition, this extraordinary man has also taught undergraduate accounting classes and a sports financing course; and WHEREAS, Gregory T. Ivancic's three decades of tireless service as an adjunct professor has helped to maintain the national reputation of the accounting program at Canisius College; and WHEREAS, Known for his great sense of humor and enthusiastic attitude, Gregory T. Ivancic is respected by both his colleagues and students for his outstanding efforts in the classroom; and WHEREAS, As an attorney, Gregory T. Ivancic focuses his work on mergers, acquisitions, private equity funding, partnership arrangements and general corporate matters; and WHEREAS, Prior to joining the firm, Gregory T. Ivancic was a certified public accountant with PriceWaterhouseCoopers' Buffalo office; and WHEREAS, Gregory T. Ivancic remains active in the accounting field by maintaining his CPA license; he also belongs to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Gregory T. Ivancic upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 30 years of distinguished service to Canisius College; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Gregory T. Ivancic.