LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Academy of St. Joseph (1856-2009)
for more than 150 years of excellence in education to the Brentwood
community

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those institutions which are committed to enhancing the qual-
ity of education in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is proud to commend The Acad-
emy of St. Joseph (1856-2009) for more than 150 years of excellence in
education to the Brentwood community; and
WHEREAS, Although this year marks the closing of this illustrious
school, the administration, faculty and staff may look back and proudly
know that it has been an integral part of the history of the Brentwood
community; since 1856, The Academy of St. Joseph represented a dynamic,
responsive and positive force within the educational system of New York
State; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1856, the Academy of Saint Joseph was a private
Catholic school conducted by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Brentwood,
New York; guided by the CSJ mission statement, the students developed a
sense of tolerance, acceptance and respect for themselves and each
other; and
WHEREAS, The caring faculty of the Academy of Saint Joseph challenged
students in most subject classes; class meetings, field trips, ceremo-
nies and celebrations fostered a sense of community within the school;
and
WHEREAS, Small class sizes provided frequent interaction between
faculty and students; Catholic beliefs and values informed the total
school environment particularly in the study of religion; the curriculum
offered in the Lower School was child-centered, integrative and holis-
tic, meeting and exceeding New York State Learning Standards; and
WHEREAS, The high school curriculum of the Academy of St. Joseph was
college preparatory; emphasis was placed on the development of skill in
the process of learning as well as on the academic content; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the Academy was an extension of the Gospel
mission of the Sisters of Saint Joseph: "The Mission of the Academy is
clear: to love God and to love the dear neighbor without distinction.";
and
WHEREAS, The Academy of St. Joseph's distinguished record merits the
recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend The Academy of St. Joseph (1856-2009) for more than 150 years of
excellence in education to the Brentwood community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Academy of St. Joseph.