LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Stephen Newkofsky upon the occasion of
his retirement after more than three decades of lifelong commitment and
service to higher education

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who are devoted to the welfare of their community and its citizen-
ry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Stephen Newkofsky upon the occasion of his retirement after more than
three decades of lifelong commitment and service to higher education;
and
WHEREAS, Stephen Newkofsky began his career at the State University of
New York at Canton in 1977 as Dorm Director, and later transitioned to
Clarkson University where he has significantly impacted the lives of
many students; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his many influential years, Stephen Newkofsky has
served as Dean of Students, Associate Vice President of Alumni
Relations, and in 2013, was appointed as Dean of Students and Lifetime
Engagement; in these roles he has demonstrated a caring and genuine
concern for his students, building a team approach among academic,
athletic, administrative, alumni and residence life staff to engage
students both before and after graduation; and
WHEREAS, His conscientious and valuable service for 36 years has
earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his students and
colleagues; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Stephen Newkofsky upon the occasion of his retirement after 36
years of distinguished service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Stephen Newkofsky.