Bill Text: NY K00735 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Sister Virginia Marie Dunn posthumously upon the occasion of her induction into the Catholic School Hall of Fame

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-02-03 - adopted [K00735 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00735-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 735

BY: M. of A. Buttenschon

        HONORING  Sister  Virginia Marie Dunn posthumously
        upon the occasion of her induction into the Catholic
        School  Hall  of  Fame  by  the   Catholic   Schools
        Association of Rome

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those individuals within the State of New York  who  gave  of
their  time  and energies in support of spiritual endeavors which aim to
benefit the community at large; and

  WHEREAS, Sister Virginia Marie Dunn not only gave of  her  time  and
energies  but  also  of  her competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently is designated for special honor; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body  is  justly  proud  to  honor  Sister
Virginia Marie Dunn posthumously upon the occasion of her induction into
the  Catholic School Hall of Fame by the Catholic Schools Association of
Rome, to be presented to her family  during  its  3rd  Annual  Induction
Ceremony  on  Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Teugega Country Club, Rome,
New York; and

  WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion recognizes persons influential  to
local Catholic schools and the positive influence these individuals have
had  on  their  communities;  Sister  Virginia  Marie  Dunn was one such
individual; and

  WHEREAS, Sister Virginia Marie Dunn was the first of  nine  children
born  to James A. and Ellen Haley Dunn, and a lifelong resident of Rome;
her many gifts, faith formation and academic  excellence  were  nurtured
within  her  loving  family  and  supported by the Faith Communities and
Catholic education at St. Mary's School and  the  Academy  of  the  Holy
Names; and

  WHEREAS,  Over  the  years,  Sister  Virginia Marie Dunn shared many
happy memories about growing up in Rome; she enjoyed school  activities,
friendship  of  classmates,  and hanging out with friends waiting for an
autograph from one of the players on the Rome  Senators  Baseball  Team;
and

  WHEREAS,  As  a  Sister  of  the  Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, this
accomplished  woman  was  a  forerunner  in  ministries  and  innovative
endeavors  related  to  Catholic education; her expertise, skill, wisdom
and  insight  made  her  an  invaluable  and   well-respected   Teacher,
Principal,  Superintendent of Schools, member on local School Boards and
on international Planning Committees; and

  WHEREAS, Her compassion and faith, love and dedication, kindness and
joy touched the lives of countless  students,  parents,  colleagues  and
women in her religious community; and

  WHEREAS,  Sister  Virginia  Marie  Dunn brought with her a legacy of
deep faith, outstanding leadership, and loving service to her  religious

community  and  to  the  ministry  of Catholic education; above all, she
brought honor and glory to the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  custom  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 this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor  Sister  Virginia Marie Dunn posthumously upon the occasion of her
induction into the Catholic School Hall of Fame by the Catholic  Schools
Association of Rome; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Sister Virginia Marie Dunn.