Southern Tier Lawmakers, Assemblymen Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning), Christopher S. Friend (R-Big Flats), Joseph M. Giglio (R,I,C-Gowanda) and Bill Nojay (R,I-Pittsford), recently welcomed Corning Community College President Dr. Katherine P. Douglas to the Assembly floor and thanked her for all she has done to make Corning Community College the great asset it is to the residents of the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions.

"Dr. Douglas has been an excellent steward of higher education for the residents of the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions," said the Lawmakers in a joint statement. "She continues to play a pivotal role in directing Corning Community College as it provides a multitude of educational and job-training opportunities for the students and employers throughout our region."