LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sister Anne Daniel, O.P. upon the
occasion of her 50th Anniversary as a Dominican Sister of Blauvelt to be
celebrated on October 18, 2009

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
this noble Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the faithful
concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their energies
and purpose to the ministry of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Sister Anne
Daniel, O.P. upon the occasion of her 50th Anniversary as a Dominican
Sister of Blauvelt to be commemorated at a celebratory Mass on Sunday,
October 18, 2009, at St. Columba Church, Hopewell Junction, New York;
and
WHEREAS, The daughter of immigrant parents, Sister Anne Daniel was
born and raised in Bronx, New York; she entered the Congregation of the
Sisters of Saint Dominic, Blauvelt, New York, on September 8, 1959; and
WHEREAS, Sister Anne Daniel received her Bachelor of Arts degree in
Social Studies from Dominican College in Blauvelt and her Masters in
Community Psychology from Marist College in Poughkeepsie; she also holds
an RN from Saint Vincent's Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Sister Anne Daniel ministered in the Children's and Sisters'
Infirmary at Saint Dominic's Convent from 1964--1969; she then served as
a teacher at St. Denis--St. Columba School in Hopewell Junction from
1969--1985; and
WHEREAS, An extraordinary educator and leader, Sister Anne Daniel
became the principal of St. Denis--St. Columba School in 1985, and
continues to serve in this capacity today; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Sister Anne Daniel is in her fourth year of
service as a member of the Board of Directors at Dominican College in
Blauvelt and was recently appointed to the newly formed Board of Direc-
tors at Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeepsie; and
WHEREAS, Sister Anne Daniel has brought to her ministry an overwhelm-
ing spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and enlight-
enment 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 indi-
vidual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Sister Anne Daniel, O.P. upon the occasion of her 50th Anniver-
sary as a Dominican Sister of Blauvelt, noting her unremitting and
compassionate faith and her exemplary service to God, man, and her
community, and extending to her the heartfelt best wishes of this Legis-
lative Body for a future of purposeful success and well-being; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sister Anne Daniel, O.P.