SUNY Statement on Governor Paterson's State of the State Address

Albany – SUNY Officer-in-Charge and Vice Chancellor John J. O’Connor issued the following statement on Governor David A. Paterson’s State of the State address:

"Governor Paterson said today that ‘the road to economic development runs right through our schools.’ SUNY is ready to put into action the Governor's vision for a better future for New York through advances in education, health care, energy and innovation.

"SUNY has health care institutions that serve New Yorkers of all ages across our State, research that drives clean and sustainable energy solutions and environmental innovation, and colleges and universities that are preparing the skilled workforce of New York's future.  We look forward to working with the Governor, Speaker Silver and Majority Leader Smith in rebuilding New York's economy and as Governor Paterson so eloquently stated, ‘producing a better New York for all our families.’"