LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Annamarie T. Bartone upon the occasion
of her induction into Fontbonne Hall Academy's Hall of Fame

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Annamarie T.
Bartone upon the occasion of her induction into Fontbonne Hall Academy's
Hall of Fame, to be celebrated at its annual Fleur de Lys Dinner Dance
on Wednesday, May 6, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Annamarie Bartone was born and raised in Brooklyn; she
attended St. Frances de Chantal School and Bay Ridge High School; she
earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Study/English from St.
Joseph's College, her Master of Science degree in Elementary Education
from Richmond College, and her Professional Diploma in Administration
and Supervision from Fordham University; and
WHEREAS, Annamarie Bartone has had extensive experience on the elemen-
tary school level; she began her teaching career at Our Lady of Refuge
School, where she spent ten years and taught all grades from kindergar-
ten through fourth grade; she then moved on to St. Frances Cabrini
School, where, in addition to teaching kindergarten through third grade,
she began to display her administrative skills; and
WHEREAS, Annamarie Bartone served as the coordinator of early child-
hood education, as the steering committee chairperson for their Middle
States Study, as the teacher representative for the Convey Study, and as
an administrative intern; and
WHEREAS, In 2000, Annamarie Bartone was named principal of St. Catha-
rine of Alexandria School, where she served for four years; always
striving to give the most to the students under her care, she imple-
mented the Aquinas Enrichment Program for grades six through eight; in
2004, she was selected by the Diocese of Brooklyn to serve as the
Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Planning and Evaluation of
Programs and Students; and
WHEREAS, In 2005, Annamarie Bartone was named principal of St. Ephrem
School, a position which she holds today; in addition to her role as
instructional supervisor, she serves as liaison to the Sister Servants
of the IHM, has implemented an early nursery and nursery program and has
maintained Middle States accreditation; she is also active in the parish
as a member of the Parish Finance Committee, the Parish Planning Council
and an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion; and
WHEREAS, Annamarie Bartone has received the 25 year service award from
the Diocese of Brooklyn, the New York State English Council Excellent
Educator's Award and the Bishop Kearney Principal Recognition Award; she
keeps herself up-to-date through her membership in organizations such as
NCEA, ASCD, CSSANYS and NAEYC; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Fred and their
daughter, Diane, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life
and rejoice in her achievements; 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 Annamarie T. Bartone upon the occasion of her induction into Font-
bonne Hall Academy's Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Annamarie T. Bartone.