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J 944

Congratulating Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., upon the occasion of her retirement, as President, after many years of distinguished service to SUNY Adirondack

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jake Ashby and 1 co-sponsor

Ceremonial NY bill congratulates Kristine D. Duffy on her retirement as SUNY Adirondack President, honors her leadership, and extends best wishes—no policy or funding effect.

REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · J 944

Summary of Bill J 944

Overview

Bill J 944 is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution congratulating Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., on the occasion of her retirement as President of SUNY Adirondack, after many years of distinguished service. The bill is introduced and assigned to a committee for consideration, but does not enact policy or create legal obligations.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and honor Kristine D. Duffy for her leadership and sustained contribution to SUNY Adirondack.
  • Acknowledge her many years of service as President and extend best wishes for a fulfilling retirement.
  • Provide formal, public acknowledgment from the legislature of her impact on the college and its community.

Key Provisions

  • Congratulate Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., on her retirement as President of SUNY Adirondack.
  • Express appreciation for her leadership and service to the college and its stakeholders (students, faculty, staff, and the broader community).
  • Extend best wishes for health and happiness in retirement.
  • Likely institutional actions such as transmitting a copy of the resolution to Duffy (typical for ceremonial resolutions), though specific text is not provided.

Note: As a resolution, the bill does not propose changes in law, funding, or policy. Its effect is ceremonial recognition.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., as the honoree.
  • SUNY Adirondack and its broader community (students, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters) who benefit from public recognition of leadership.
  • The New York State SUNY Adirondack community, which gains formal acknowledgment of leadership contributions.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: May 6, 2025.
  • Classification: Resolution.
  • Status: REFERRED TO FINANCE (as of introduction).
  • Legislative Actions: Referred to Finance on 2025-05-06 (listed twice in the record).
  • Sponsors: Dan Stec (primary); Jake Ashby (cosponsor).

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Dan Stec
  • Cosponsor: Jake Ashby

Potential Impact

  • Public recognition of a long-tenured college leader.
  • No fiscal impact or policy changes are anticipated, given the nature of a ceremonial resolution.
  • Helps document and celebrate institutional leadership within the state’s higher education system.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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