LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Louis L. Levine on his 25 years of
distinguished service as President/CEO of New York College of Podiatric
Medicine

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed resi-
dents of this noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Louis L. Levine on his 25 years of distinguished service as
President/CEO of New York College of Podiatric Medicine which he cele-
brated on January 17, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Since 1991, Louis L. Levine has served as President and Chief
Executive Officer of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, the
oldest and largest college of podiatric medicine in the United States;
and
WHEREAS, Louis L. Levine has dedicated his life to public service
having served both his State and his country; he served as Commissioner
of Labor Affairs and as Industrial Commissioner of the State of New York
under Governors Nelson Rockefeller, Malcolm Wilson and Hugh Carey; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Louis L. Levine provided military service over
four decades, first as a member of the Army Air Corps during World War
II, and then as a member of the United States Army Reserve, from which
he retired in 1987 as an Acting Lieutenant Colonel; and
WHEREAS, Louis L. Levine received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Soci-
ology and Psychology from The City College of the City University of New
York, before earning his Master of Arts degree in Industrial Sociology;
he also studied graduate work at New York University; and
WHEREAS, Over a long and varied career, Louis L. Levine has become an
expert in critical health and labor policy issues; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, leadership, and commitment as that demonstrated by
Louis L. Levine over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Louis L. Levine on his 25 years of distinguished service as
President/CEO of New York College of Podiatric Medicine; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Louis L. Levine.