LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Fred W. Herron upon the occasion of his
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 Fred W. Herron
upon the occasion of his 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, Fred Herron has been well-prepared for his work in the field
of religious education; he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from St.
Joseph's College in Sociology, his Master of Arts in Theology from The
Catholic University of America, a Certificate in Spiritual Direction
from The Center for the Spiritual Development of the Laity, an M.S.
degree in counseling from St. John's University, and an M.Ed. from the
Lynch School of Education at Boston College; and
WHEREAS, Fred Herron is the chairperson of the Religious Studies
Department at Fontbonne Hall Academy, a member of the Department of
Theology and Religious Studies at St. John's University, a Program
Director at Mount Manresa Jesuit Retreat House and Director of Adult
Faith Formation at St. Clare's Parish on Staten Island; and
WHEREAS, From the time that Fred Herron began his teaching career at
Fontbonne Hall in 1978, his classes have been very popular with the
student body; well-known for his stories about family, his students have
always looked forward to lessons expressed in stories; he has always
been known to hold his audience, or his class, spellbound as he relates
the topic of the day; and
WHEREAS, A prolific writer, Fred Herron has authored six books and
numerous book chapters and articles in the area of spirituality and
Catholic education; he is a sought-after lecturer, and has spoken at
numerous colleges and universities; among these include: Salve Regina
University, Rhode Island, the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, the
University of Portland, Oregon and the Oakham School in England; and
WHEREAS, Fred Herron's next book, TUNING THE RIG: CATHOLIC SCHOOLS FOR
A LEARNING CHURCH, will appear this coming fall; among his many jobs, he
has been selected to serve on various commissions in the Diocese of
Brooklyn, was Director of Religious Education for the United States
Coast Guard in NYC for 12 years, served as a member of the Spiritual
Growth Leadership Planning Commission for the National Catholic Educa-
tion Association, served as a member of the Board of Trustees of The
Mary Louis Academy, and was a member of the editorial advisory board for
the journal COUNSELING AND VALUES; and
WHEREAS, Fred Herron has been the recipient of numerous honors and
awards, including Outstanding Teacher of the Year, presented by the
Brooklyn-Queens Federation of Catholic Secondary School Parents, St.
John's University's Founder's Week Award, and the NCEA's prestigious
Mustard Seed Award for outstanding achievement in catechesis and evan-
gelization; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Kathleen, their chil-
dren, Brian, Mary Ellen, Michael, John and Katie, all of whom feel priv-
ileged to be part of his life and rejoice in his 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 Fred W. Herron upon the occasion of his 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 Fred W. Herron.