LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jane Margaret Plaut upon the occasion of
being inducted into the Bishop Kearney High School Hall of Fame

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Jane
Margaret (Rifenberg) Plaut upon the occasion of being inducted into the
Bishop Kearney High School Hall of Fame to be celebrated at its Hall of
Fame Dinner Dance on Friday, March 6, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Jane Margaret Plaut received her Bachelor's degree with a
major in Art from Brooklyn College and her Master's degree in Studio Art
from New York University; and
WHEREAS, She was an Art teacher and dedicated member of the Bishop
Kearney Fine Arts Department for 26 years; during her tenure at Bishop
Kearney, Jane was the moderator of the Yearbook and the Photography Club
for many years; and
WHEREAS, Previous teaching positions were with the following schools:
Our Lady Help of Christians, Brooklyn; Good Shepherd School, Brooklyn;
St. Joseph's College, Yokohama, Japan; and Saint Maur International
School, Yokohama, Japan; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Jane Margaret Plaut also taught in a Saturday
enrichment program at St. John's University, Queens; in the field of
education, she has been honored by St. Francis College, and as a multi-
ple year honoree in WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICA'S TEACHERS and Marquis
WHO'S WHO OF AMERICAN WOMEN; and
WHEREAS, Jane Margaret Plaut has been involved with both creating art
as well as teaching art; her one-woman shows include 80 Washington
Square East, New York City and 39 5th Avenue, New York City; and
WHEREAS, She has exhibited works in numerous group shows; some of the
venues include: The Paul VI Institute for Arts, Washington DC; The Elec-
tric Industry Center, Queens; The Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Wash-
ington DC; Querini Stampali Gallery, Venice, Italy; Bishop Kearney High
School, Brooklyn; Selena Gallery-Long Island University, Brooklyn; St.
John's University, Queens; Xavier High School, New York City; and The
Cathedral Basilica of St. James, Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, In 2001, Jane Margaret Plaut wrote and illustrated a chil-
dren's book entitled PIERRE LE CAR, a book that was dedicated to her
beloved son, Harold J. Plaut; in 2007, she compiled a book of her
photography and poems entitled SEASONAL REFLECTIONS OF THE CITY; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jane Margaret Plaut upon the occasion of being inducted into the
Bishop Kearney High School Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jane Margaret Plaut.