LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring AnnMarie Grigoletto, M.D. upon the occa-
sion of her induction into the Bishop Kearney High School Hall of Fame
on March 5, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
AnnMarie Grigoletto, M.D. upon the occasion of her induction into the
Bishop Kearney High School Hall of Fame at a Dinner Dance to be held on
Friday, March 5, 2010, at Sirico's Caterers, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. AnnMarie Grigolet-
to is the oldest daughter of Vincent and Jean Grigoletto; she attended
St. Bernadette School in Dyker Heights and graduated from Bishop Kear-
ney in 1976; and
WHEREAS, Dr. AnnMarie Grigoletto's love for science was developed at
Bishop Kearney and grew while attending college; in 1980, she graduated
from the Honors Program at Long Island University, earning a Bachelor of
Science degree in Biology; and
WHEREAS, An exceptional student, Dr. AnnMarie Grigoletto went on to
study at St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West
Indies; she obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree in 1985; she then
completed her post-graduate training in Pediatrics at St. Vincent's
Medical Center, Staten Island, New York, where she was appointed Chief
Resident; and
WHEREAS, After the conclusion of her Residency training in 1988, Dr.
AnnMarie Grigoletto joined the pediatric practice of Dr. Charles DeGen-
narro and Dr. Diana Pintus-Emma; today, Dr. Grigoletto is a founding
partner and current President of Island Heights Pediatrics, with offices
in Dyker Heights, Staten Island and Old Bridge, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Dr. AnnMarie Grigoletto has been an Attending
Physician at Richmond University Medical Center and Staten Island
University for over 20 years; she is Board Certified by the American
Board of Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics;
she also is a member of the Richmond County Medical Society and the
Brooklyn Pediatric Society; and
WHEREAS, Despite her busy professional life, Dr. AnnMarie Grigoletto
has been called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless
civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstint-
ingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Dr. AnnMarie Grigoletto has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Dr. Patrick Davis,
and their two children, Michael and Jenna, all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Dr. AnnMarie Grigoletto has
displayed throughout her life; 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 AnnMarie Grigoletto, M.D. upon the occasion of her induction into

the Bishop Kearney High School Hall of Fame on March 5, 2010; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to AnnMarie Grigoletto, M.D.