Assembly Resolution No. 708
BY: M. of A. Woerner
HONORING Dr. Kristine D. Duffy upon the occasion
of her retirement after 12 years of distinguished
service to SUNY Adirondack
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to recognize meaningful
contributions to our community and to the notable people who help make
our great State truly great; and
WHEREAS, Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., whose tenure as President of the
State University of New York (SUNY) Adirondack began on July 1, 2013,
and will go to June 30, 2025, is the second-longest-serving president in
SUNY Adirondack's history; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure, Dr. Duffy oversaw more than $50 million
in capital investments to support teaching and learning; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her 12 years at the college, Dr. Duffy assisted
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, as well as improved direct support
services to students; and
WHEREAS, Under Dr. Kristine D. Duffy's leadership, nearly 90,000
square feet of facilities were constructed or renovated; and
WHEREAS, A true visionary, Dr. Duffy supported the relocation of the
college's Culinary Arts program and the development of its student-run
restaurant to downtown Glens Falls, New York and led the college in
achieving branch campus status for its center in Saratoga County in the
town of Wilton; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Kristine D. Duffy also led the way in the building of a
state-of-the-art synthetic turf field complex; and
WHEREAS, By securing nearly $20 million in grant dollars, Dr. Duffy
was able to dramatically increase equipment and meet classroom needs as
well as support vital services and programs, thereby greatly improving
student success outcomes; and
WHEREAS, Under Dr. Duffy's strategic planning efforts and focus on
the development of partnerships with K-12 and local workforce leaders,
SUNY Adirondack experienced increased graduation rates, increased
student racial and ethnic diversity, and a closing of achievement gaps
for historically marginalized populations; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Kristine D. Duffy also initiated a new computer,
engineering, and technology program space study for the Technology
Education and Training Programs Project and supported the introduction
of several new micro-credentialing, bootcamp and healthcare pathway
programs; and
WHEREAS, Through ongoing community engagement, Dr. Duffy garnered
new donors and partnerships, transforming the college's ability to break
down barriers to success in and out of the classroom and increase the
recognition of the college's impact on the region; and
WHEREAS, It is the exceptional dedication, hard work, and valued
sacrifice of such high-achieving and compassionate individuals who make
our State and Nation strong and prosperous; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Kristine D. Duffy upon the occasion of her retirement after 12
years of distinguished service to SUNY Adirondack; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Dr. Kristine D. Duffy.
