2020 Admiral's Dinner e-Journal

VICE CHAIRWOMAN MAJORITY CONFERENCE THE SENATE STATE OF NEW YORK ALBANY, 12247 TOBY ANN STAVISKY Senator, 16th District

CHAIRWOMAN COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEMBER EDUCATION ETHICS & INTERNAL GOVERNANCE FINANCE HEALTH JUDICIARY RACING, GAMING, & WAGERING

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September 22, 2020

SUNY Maritime College 6 Pennyfield Avenue Throggs Neck, NY 10465 Dear Friends:

I am delighted to congratulate you as you celebrate the Admiral’s Dinner. The scholarship funds raised at this event are especially important for those who are financially affected by COVID-19. As Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Higher Education, I have toured your facility and met the amazing students, faculty, and administrators. SUNY Maritime College students can be proud of the comprehensive education that they receive at the oldest and largest maritime college in the country. Above all, students learn by do- ing, where they gain personal and professional experiences by using a hands-on approach in their studies, extracurriculars, and job preparation. It is especially appropriate as we celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of the enactment of the Jones Act. I would like to congratulate the 2020 honorees: Jennifer Carpenter, President & CEO, the American Waterways Operators; Lindsay Price '07, Senior Master, G&H Towing Company; Mi- chael Roberts, President of American Maritime Partnership and Senior Vice President at Crowley Maritime; and Mark Ruge, Partner, K&L Gates. They are all outstanding leaders within the U.S. maritime industry. I wish you every measure of success as you continue your good work now and in the fu- ture. With all good wishes, I am, Sincerely yours,

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