LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending St. Joseph Catholic School of King-
ston, New York, upon the occasion of its celebration of Catholic Schools
Week, January 25-31, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend institutions of commitment and high achievement whose purpose
and endeavor have been dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the
education of the children of the Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend St. Joseph Catholic School of Kingston, New York, upon the occa-
sion of its celebration of Catholic Schools Week, January 25-31, 2009;
and
WHEREAS, Catholic schools have been an integral part of our nation
since its earliest days; in New York State, for more than 200 years,
they have provided a religious and academic education which is both
strong and enduring; and
WHEREAS, St. Joseph Catholic School is an exemplary contributor to
this tradition of excellence and joins thousands of schools across the
nation in the observance of Catholic Schools Week, January 25-31, 2009;
and
WHEREAS, This year's theme, "Celebrate Service!," will be featured
prominently in all the programs and activities St. Joseph Catholic
School has planned for this weeklong observance which, on Sunday, Janu-
ary 25th, will begin with an Open House for new families showcasing the
school; and
WHEREAS, The rest of the week's activities will include: reading to
grades 3-5 and addressing grades 6-8, a School Mass followed by break-
fast treats with parents and grandparents, and the 20th Annual "College
of Knowledge" competition, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, St. Joseph Catholic School ably represents the dynamic,
responsive and positive qualities of the Catholic schools of our State
and nation, maintaining their tradition of excellence and the enduring
impact they have had on the fabric of American life; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend St. Joseph Catholic School of Kingston, New York, upon the occa-
sion of its celebration of Catholic Schools Week, January 25-31, 2009;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to St. Joseph Catholic School, 235 Wall Street, Kingston, New
York 12401.