LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sister Elizabeth Stringer, O.P., upon
the occasion of her retirement after eight years of dedicated service as
the Vice President of Environment at Dominican Village on May 2, 2009

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
this noble Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the faithful
concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their energies
and purpose to the ministry of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Sister Elizabeth Stringer, O.P., upon the occasion of her retirement
after eight years of dedicated service as the Vice President of Environ-
ment at Dominican Village at its Annual Dinner Dance to be held on
Saturday, May 2, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The Dominican Village is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit
Independent and Assisted Living Retirement Community located in Amity-
ville, Long Island, New York and sponsored by the Sisters of St. Domin-
ic; and
WHEREAS, Sister Elizabeth Stringer was born in Astoria, Queens, to
Elizabeth and Francis Stringer; the elder sister of Frank, she attended
kindergarten in PS 70, elementary school at St. Joseph's elementary
school, and then St. Agnes High School in College Point; and
WHEREAS, Taught most of her life by the Dominican Sisters of Amity-
ville, Sister Elizabeth Stringer was so inspired by their excellent
pedagogical style that she entered the congregation in 1955, and in
1956, she received the habit of the Order; and
WHEREAS, In 1957, Sister Elizabeth Stringer began her teaching experi-
ence with a class of 87 second grade children in Incarnation parish in
Queens Village; subsequently, she taught math and science to seventh and
eighth grade students at St. Nicholas parish in Brooklyn, and later, at
St. Bartholomew's in Elmhurst; and
WHEREAS, While carrying out her teaching responsibilities, Sister
Elizabeth Stringer pursued her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and
Chemistry at St. Francis, an all male college which had only recently
opened its doors to religious women; in many instances, she was the only
female in her class; and
WHEREAS, Sister Elizabeth Stringer first began teaching high school as
a member of the science department at Dominican Commercial in Jamaica;
while there she completed her studies at St. Francis; and
WHEREAS, When the Diocese of Rockville Centre opened four new high
schools, Sister Elizabeth Stringer was assigned to St. John the Baptist
in West Islip; at the same time, she worked toward obtaining her
Master's degree in Science from Hunter College; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Sister Elizabeth Stringer began her
administrative responsibilities in 1972; she has served as Principal of
St. Boniface Elementary School in Elmont as well as Curriculum Coordina-
tor for St. Anthony's Parish in Rocky Point; in addition, she has held a
position as an adjunct professor at Seton College; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of her efforts of in-depth magnitude, Sister
Elizabeth Stringer was named Town of Brookhaven's 2001 Woman of the
Year, she has also served as the Grand Marshal for Rocky Point's St.
Patrick's Day parade; and

WHEREAS, Sister Elizabeth Stringer has brought to her ministry an
overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and
enlightenment in conducting her administrative and spiritual duties,
while always displaying the highest standards of personal and profes-
sional integrity and dedication; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished woman of God has always given enlight-
enment, guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to her care and has
administered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal
needs of all; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention, it
is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend that individual for the
edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Sister Elizabeth Stringer, O.P., upon the occasion of her
retirement after eight years of dedicated service as the Vice President
of Environment at Dominican Village; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted Sister Elizabeth Stringer, O.P.