LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Patricia Crinigan upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition as a retired teacher and current
school board member of St. Brigid's Regional Catholic School in Waterv-
liet, New York

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in this great
State; and
WHEREAS, The result of many individuals' efforts, the excellence and
the success of St. Brigid's Regional Catholic School in Watervliet, New
York, is due in large part to the efforts of its retired teacher and
current school board member, Patricia Crinigan; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Patricia Crinigan upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition as a retired teacher and current school board member of St.
Brigid's Regional Catholic School in Watervliet, New York; this auspi-
cious occasion will be celebrated at a dinner to be held in her honor on
Monday, May 4, 2009, at the Franklin Plaza, Fourth and Grand Street in
Troy, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born in the Bronx, New York, Patricia Crinigan attended Our
Lady of the Assumption School, Villa Maria Academy, and graduated from
New Rochelle College in 1947; while in college, she majored in mathemat-
ics and minored in physics; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from New Rochelle College, Patricia Crinigan
became a New York City public school teacher in the Bronx, while also
taking classes at Fordham University and Hunter College; and
WHEREAS, After enrolling in Columbia Teachers' College, Patricia
Crinigan married her husband, Richard, in 1950, and they relocated to
the Capital District of New York, where Patricia Crinigan taught at
Albany Public School 21; and
WHEREAS, In 1959, while enrolling her youngest child at St. Brigid's
Regional Catholic School, Patricia Crinigan answered the call of Monsig-
nor Harrahan to assist the school by teaching for a month on a temporary
basis; 32 years later she retired after teaching mathematics and science
at the school in grades six through eight; and
WHEREAS, After her retirement from full-time teaching at St. Brigid's,
Patricia Crinigan served as a substitute teacher at the school for 14
more years; during this period, she attended Russell Sage, The College
of St. Rose, and Schenectady Community College to maintain her subject
matter expertise; and
WHEREAS, A current member of the St. Brigid's School Board, Patricia
Crinigan received the 2008 Kids Count Award for service to the communi-
ty; and
WHEREAS, Living on Seventh Avenue in Watervliet, New York, since 1960,
Patricia Crinigan and her husband are the proud parents of two daugh-
ters; they have four beloved grandchildren; her hobbies include her
grandchildren's activities, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, golf, and
playing hearts with her "Nine of Hearts Bridge Club"; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Crinigan has continually demonstrated an impressive
dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for
the quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered at St.
Brigid's Regional Catholic School in Watervliet, New York, for the bene-
fit of its faculty and students, as well as for the entire community;
and

WHEREAS, In completing her many years of service as an educator,
Patricia Crinigan leaves behind more than mere bricks and mortar; she
leaves behind a legacy to the St. Brigid's Regional Catholic School in
Watervliet, New York, and its community and to future generations of its
students; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Patricia Crinigan upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition as a retired teacher and current school board member at St.
Brigid's Regional Catholic School in Watervliet, New York; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Patricia Crinigan, Watervliet, New York.