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K00984 Summary:

BILL NOK00984
 
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K00984 Text:

 
Assembly Resolution No. 984
 
BY: M. of A. Burdick
 
        COMMENDING  Purchase  College, State University of
        New York upon the occasion of celebrating  its  50th
        Commencement on May 20, 2022
 
  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those exemplary institutions  of  higher  education  within  the
State  of  New  York  for  their  enduring  commitment to the pursuit of
academic excellence; and
 
  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commend Purchase College, State University of New York upon the occasion
of celebrating its 50th Commencement on Friday, May 20, 2022; and
 
  WHEREAS, During this auspicious occasion,  The  Honorable  Amina  J.
Mohammed,  United  Nations  Deputy  Secretary-General,  and Kevin Young,
Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American  History
and Culture will be presented with Honorary Doctoral Degree Awards; and
 
  WHEREAS, In addition, Corina Larkin, Class of 2006, writer, painter,
and  former  Executive  Director  of  the  Cue  Art  Foundation, will be
recognized with the President's Distinguished Alumni Award; and
 
  WHEREAS, Located in the center of  500  acres  of  open  fields  and
sprawling  forests,  about  30  miles  north  of New York City, Purchase
College, State University of New York remains true  to  its  mission  by
bringing   together   students   in  the  liberal  arts,  sciences,  and
conservatory arts  programs  in  a  vibrant,  creative  community  where
in-depth   knowledge  grows  from  open-minded  engagement,  questioning
boundaries, and inspiring possibility; and
 
  WHEREAS, As of the Fall of 2021, total student enrollment was  3,446
undergraduate students and 83 graduate students, roughly 83% of whom are
New  York  residents;  the  remainder come from 40 states and 24 foreign
countries; and
 
  WHEREAS, These students are  offered  47  majors,  32  minors,  four
graduate majors, artist diplomas and performers certificates; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Today,  under  the  visionary  guidance  of  President Dr.
Milagros Pena, Purchase College, State University  of  New  York  stands
proud and prominent, always looking to the future and the needs of those
it serves; now, therefore, be it
 
  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Purchase College, State University of New York upon the occasion
of celebrating its 50th Commencement on May 20, 2022; and be it further
 
  RESOLVED, That copies of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to  Dr.  Milagros  Pena, President, Purchase College, State
University of New York.
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