LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Nancy Barbuto DeMartino upon the occa-
sion 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 Nancy Barbuto
DeMartino upon the occasion of her induction into Fontbonne Hall Acade-
my's Hall of Fame, to be celebrated at its annual Fleur de Lys Dinner
Dance on Wednesday, May 6, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Nancy DeMartino was born and raised in Brooklyn; she received
her educational foundation in Visitation Academy, and upon her gradu-
ation, she decided to follow in her sister, Jennifer's footsteps and
attend Fontbonne Hall Academy; and
WHEREAS, As a child, Nancy DeMartino had always displayed creativity
and a penchant for drawing, but it was at Fontbonne that this creativity
was truly able to blossom; her inspiration was her art teacher, Mr.
Bellinger; he was the one who encouraged her love of the arts so much
that she chose art as her major; and
WHEREAS, While a student, Nancy DeMartino was involved in many activ-
ities and made lifelong friends; her aptitude for and love of the arts
gained her admission into the renowned School of Visual Arts (SVA),
where she majored in graphic design; while a student at SVA, Nancy
DeMartino worked for Donna Karan, designing jewelry; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation, Nancy DeMartino obtained a job with the
prestigious advertising agency, Wells, Rich and Greene, airing commer-
cials for both radio and television; although she liked her job, she
felt that something was missing; therefore, she later went on to work as
a visual display artist for Macy's and FAO Schwarz; and
WHEREAS, Since her graduation 25 years ago, Nancy DeMartino has main-
tained strong ties to the Fontbonne community as an alumna; she has
served as a class representative for reunions, connecting with old
friends and classmates; she has also attended events such as previous
Fleur de Lys Dinners and the annual Fashion Show/Scholarship Dinner; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Michael, their
children, Nancy and Michael, Jr., all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of her life and rejoice in her achievement; 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 Nancy Barbuto DeMartino upon the occasion of her induction into
Fontbonne Hall Academy's Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Nancy Barbuto DeMartino.