New York J 984: Congratulating Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., upon the occasion of her retirement, as President, after 36 years of distinguished service to SUNY Adirondack

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Senate Resolution No. 984
Senator STECBY:
Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., upon theCONGRATULATING
occasion of her retirement, as President, after 36
years of distinguished service to SUNY Adirondack
This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge thoseWHEREAS,
individuals whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to
enhance the stature of the State of New York; and
Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with itsWHEREAS,
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
Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., is SUNY Adirondack's seventhWHEREAS,
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
For seven years, Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., served as ViceWHEREAS,
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
Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., earned her Bachelor of Science inWHEREAS,
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
Involved with the community through several boardWHEREAS,
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
Additionally, Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., serves on the RuralWHEREAS,
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
Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., assisted the College in securingWHEREAS,
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
Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., also improved direct supportWHEREAS,

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
Throughout her 36 years of dedication and service to SUNYWHEREAS,
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
That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations toRESOLVED,
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
That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, beRESOLVED,
transmitted to Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D.