New York K 917: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 18-24, 2018, as Technology and Engineering Education Week in New York State

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K00917 Summary:

BILL NOK00917 

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SAME ASNo Same As

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SPONSORBronson

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COSPNSR

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MLTSPNSRClark, Jensen, Lunsford, Meeks

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BILL NOK00917 

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02/02/2026introduced

02/03/2026adopted

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Senate Resolution No. 1524

BY: Senator BROUK

 CONGRATULATING Deborah Hughes upon the occasion of
 her retirement after many years of distinguished
 service as President and CEO of the National Susan
 B. Anthony Museum & House in Rochester, New York

 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished individuals whose professional lives have been
marked by exceptional service, leadership, and dedication to the
cultural, civic, and democratic life 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 Deborah Hughes upon the occasion of her retirement after
many years of distinguished service as President and CEO of the National
Susan B. Anthony Museum & House in Rochester, New York, to be celebrated
on Wednesday, February 11, 2026; and

 WHEREAS, Deborah Hughes retired at the conclusion of December 2025,
after 18 years of extraordinary service as President and Chief Executive
Officer of the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, a position she
has held since 2007, with transition support continuing into early 2026;
and

 WHEREAS, Prior to her tenure at the National Susan B. Anthony Museum
& House, Deborah Hughes devoted 25 years to service as an ordained
minister in Presbyterian and American Baptist churches in New York and
Michigan, exemplifying a lifelong commitment to justice, community, and
public service; and

 WHEREAS, Her distinguished professional background also includes
service as Vice President for Development at Colgate Rochester Crozer
Divinity School and as a member of the executive staff of the Ministers
and Missionaries Benefit Board in New York City, through which she
developed deep expertise in nonprofit leadership, governance, and
fundraising; and

 WHEREAS, Initially envisioned as a short-term leadership role,
Deborah Hughes's appointment evolved into an 18-year tenure marked by
stability, growth, and visionary stewardship of one of New York State's
most significant historic and cultural institutions; and

 WHEREAS, Under her leadership, the National Susan B. Anthony Museum
& House achieved long-term organizational strength, including the
stabilization of a balanced operating budget, the cultivation of a
strong and engaged Board of Trustees, the growth of the museum's
endowment, and the successful navigation of unprecedented challenges
such as the COVID-19 pandemic; and

 WHEREAS, Deborah Hughes steadfastly maintained the museum's
commitment to authoritative historical interpretation, community
engagement, and relevance, presenting Susan B. Anthony's life and legacy
with integrity, compassion, and nuance, while emphasizing Anthony's

broader reform work in abolitionism, pay equity, education, labor
rights, domestic violence prevention, and substance abuse reform; and

 WHEREAS, Furthermore, she has been the primary force behind the
museum's ambitious campus expansion initiative, which envisions a new
14,000-square-foot interpretive center on Jefferson Avenue,
museum-quality collection storage with proper environmental controls and
fire suppression, expanded exhibit space for immersive and rotating
exhibitions, research facilities for partnerships with regional museum
studies programs, event and reception space, and the capacity to welcome
significantly larger visitor groups; and

 WHEREAS, Through her leadership of the "Susan B. Inspires Me!"
campaign, the museum has raised significant funds toward the expansion
project, secured a substantial New York State grant, and positioned the
institution to begin construction in 2026; and

 WHEREAS, Deborah Hughes has consistently articulated a belief in
democracy, inclusive government, and the enduring relevance of Susan B.
Anthony's work to contemporary social and civic challenges, while
emphasizing the importance of presenting histor