LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Joan Bailey upon the occasion of receiv-
ing the Margaret Hoffman Riley '29 Lifetime Achievement Award from the
Academy of the Holy Names on May 7, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge those exemplary individuals whose purposeful lives
and careers have been committed to bettering the quality of life in this
great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Joan
Bailey upon the occasion of receiving the Margaret Hoffman Riley '29
Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of the Holy Names at its
second annual Partners in Education Recognition Luncheon to be held on
Thursday, May 7, 2009, at Wolfert's Roost Country Club, Albany, New
York; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Joan Bailey has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent
leadership in her unwavering service to her community and the mission of
the Academy of the Holy Names (AHN), and consequently has been selected
for this most prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, Born in Albany, New York, Joan Bailey attended St. Theresa of
Avila grade school; she is a proud member of the AHN Class of 1944, and
a key organizer of regular gatherings of her classmates from the Academy
of the Holy Names; and
WHEREAS, While working at the New York Telephone Company, Joan Bailey
met her husband, Robert, and they married in 1948; they were blessed
with eight children, six of whom were girls; the girls, Linda, '67;
Geraldine, '73; Bonnie, '74; Debi, '76; Nancy, '79; and Suzanne, '81 all
attended the Academy of the Holy Names; her two sons, Robert, and the
late James, were also very much part of the AHN community through the
years; and
WHEREAS, In 1970, Joan Bailey came to the Province Center and embarked
on a 39 year career working for the Sisters of the Holy Names; and
WHEREAS, In 2002, Joan Bailey was awarded the Distinguished Alumnae
Award to recognize her for her selfless commitment to those around her;
and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Joan Bailey has displayed throughout
her life; and
WHEREAS, Joan Bailey's tireless commitment and service to the Academy
of the Holy Names campus and its students has enabled the school commu-
nity to provide an environment where each child can grow and learn in a
positive and outstanding atmosphere; 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 Joan Bailey upon the occasion of receiving the Margaret Hoffman
Riley '29 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of the Holy Names
on May 7, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joan Bailey.