LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sister Elizabeth A. Dovidio, RSM upon
the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Our Lady of
Mercy Life Center on May 20, 2009

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to recognize and pay tribute to
those individuals of firm belief and commitment who have devoted their
purposeful lives to the service of faith and community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Sister Elizabeth A. Dovidio, RSM upon the occasion of her designation
for special recognition by Our Lady of Mercy Life Center at its 10th
Annual "Celebration of Life" reception to be held on Wednesday, May 20,
2009; and
WHEREAS, Each year, Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, one of the region's
finest nursing homes, recognizes individuals who have supported Our Lady
of Mercy Life Center through their ongoing participation in activities
with its residents and whose support is reflective of the Center's core
values of compassion, reverence for each person, community and hospital-
ity; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Sister Elizabeth has helped
to establish the culture of compassion, excellence and mercy that Our
Lady of Mercy Life Center has become known for today; and
WHEREAS, Sister Elizabeth entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1958; since
that time, she has held the titles of Vice President and Treasurer of
the Sisters of Mercy community; and
WHEREAS, A founding member of Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, Sister
Elizabeth served as a distinguished Board member from its opening in
1993 until 2003; she was also a guiding member in establishing the
Center's philosophy; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Sister Elizabeth was the founder of the Mercy
Craft Guild, a senior citizens craft center, where she served as Execu-
tive Director for 12 years; she was also a founder of the McAuley Resi-
dence and worked in the community teaching at Vincentian Institute and
Catholic High for 10 years; and
WHEREAS, Extremely talented, Sister Elizabeth is mostly noted for her
skills in entertaining through music; she is the Music Director for the
Religious Sisters of Mercy and has been a church musician for 55 years;
she has also enjoyed providing musical entertainment in the community
through various shows she has performed; today, she continues to offer
her services at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center through her music minis-
try; and
WHEREAS, Sister Elizabeth has brought to her ministry an overwhelming
spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and enlightenment
in conducting her administrative and spiritual duties, while always
displaying the highest standards of personal and professional integrity
and dedication; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished woman of God has always given enlight-
enment, guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to her care and has
administered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal
needs of all; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention, it
is appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that
individual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Sister Elizabeth A. Dovidio, RSM upon the occasion of her desig-

nation for special recognition by Our Lady of Mercy Life Center on May
20, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sister Elizabeth A. Dovidio, RSM.