Senate Resolution No. 57

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Regina S. LaGatta upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition by the
Academy of Holy Names on November 15, 2018

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of
and publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and
character whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in the
great 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 honor
Regina S. LaGatta upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Academy of Holy Names to be celebrated at its
Partners in Education Scholarship Luncheon on Thursday, November 15,
2018, at Wolferts Roost Country Club, Loudonville, New York; and

WHEREAS, Regina S. LaGatta is being recognized for her extraordinary
efforts in providing a community where students can grow and learn in a
positive and outstanding environment; and

WHEREAS, Regina Scarano LaGatta, Class of 1977 graduate of the
Academy of Holy Names, holds a Masters of Science degree in Education
with a teaching certification in Special Education from the College of
St. Rose; she received her Bachelors of Science degree in Health from
SUNY Brockport and is an alumna of Hudson Valley Community College
(HVCC); and

WHEREAS, In 1977, while at the Center for Disabilities Services,
Regina S. LaGatta was asked to move from the classroom to management and
was named Assistant Vice President for Development; and

WHEREAS, After serving as a member of its board of directors, in
1999, Regina S. LaGatta was asked to serve as Executive Vice
President/Deputy Executive Office at the Capital District YMCA; and

WHEREAS, In one decade, she developed a culture of philanthropy and
helped to establish "the YMCA as the Community's Charity of Choice"; and

WHEREAS, In 2009, Regina S. LaGatta was appointed Vice President for
College Advancement and Executive Director of the Foundation at SUNY
Cobleskill; she also served as a "Shared Services" Vice President at
SUNY Delhi; and

WHEREAS, Retiring from SUNY in 2014, Regina S. LaGatta returned to
HVCC as the Interim Executive Director of the Foundation; in 2017, the
Office of Institutional Advancement was established and she was
appointed Chief Advancement Officer; in this role she still serves as
Executive Director and works with the President on both State and
Federal Government Relations and is responsible for the Office of
Grants; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, Regina S. LaGatta recently led the campaign to
build a new center for advanced manufacturing; and


WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, James, and their
two children, Ashley and Christopher, all of whom feel privileged to be
a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Regina S. LaGatta upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Academy of Holy Names on November 15, 2018; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Regina S. LaGatta.