Honor Kristine Duffy’s Retirement

Senate Resolution No. 984 BY: Senator STEC CONGRATULATING Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., upon the occasion of her retirement, as President, after 36 years of distinguished service to SUNY Adirondack WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals 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 congratulate Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., upon the occasion of her retirement in July 2025, as President, after 36 years of distinguished service to SUNY Adirondack; and WHEREAS, Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., is SUNY Adirondack's seventh president and has significant experience in higher education in New York State; during her tenure, she worked closely with her staff and the SUNY Adirondack Board of Trustees to ensure a bright future for the University; and WHEREAS, For seven years, Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., served as Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Services at Onondaga Community College and six years as Dean of Enrollment Management at Cayuga Community College; prior to that position, she held positions in high school counseling and college admissions in the Capital District; and WHEREAS, Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from SUNY Brockport, her Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling from Russell Sage College, and her Doctor of Education in Executive Leadership from St. John Fisher College; and WHEREAS, Involved with the community through several board positions, Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., is a member of Warren County Economic Development Council, Saratoga Economic Development Council, Glens Falls National Bank, and the Upstate Agency Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, Additionally, Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., serves on the Rural Community College Alliance and as Past President of the New York State Community College Association of Presidents; she has also served on the boards of Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce and Greater Glens Falls YMCA; and WHEREAS, Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., assisted the College in securing and investing nearly $45 million in federal, state, county, and private gifts and grants to improve nursing, science, athletic, and student service-related facilities; and WHEREAS, Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., also improved direct support services to students; nearly 90,000 square feet of facilities have been constructed or renovated; in 2016, she was honored with the Community Champion Award from Hudson Headwaters Health Network; and WHEREAS, Throughout her 36 years of dedication and service to SUNY Adirondack, Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., has forged a path in an ever-changing digital economy, expanded its extensive offerings of campus facilities and technologies, and planned for the future; for these outstanding accomplishments, she has earned the admiration, esteem, and affection of her colleagues; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., upon the occasion of her retirement, as President, after 36 years of distinguished service to SUNY Adirondack; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D.