LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring The Reverend Louis DeGaetano upon the
occasion of his induction into the Bishop Kearney High School Hall of
Fame on March 6, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals who have distinguished themselves in their chosen
field of endeavor, in their community, or through a lifetime of good
citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend The Reverend Louis DeGaetano upon the occasion of his induction
into the Bishop Kearney High School Hall of Fame at the school's Hall of
Fame Dinner Dance, to be held at Sirico's Caterers in Brooklyn on March
6, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Kearney High School, Brooklyn, New York, has a proud
tradition of a strong educational program, founded in faith and encour-
aging personal and educational development, coupled with commitment to
faith and to engaged citizenship; and
WHEREAS, The Bishop Kearney High School Hall of Fame honors outstand-
ing members of the Bishop Kearney family and community who exemplify and
support Kearney's mission to educate young women and whose lives and
accomplishments exemplify the tenets of the school; and
WHEREAS, Father Louis DeGaetano, Parochial Vicar of St. Kevin's
Church, truly merits such recognition; and
WHEREAS, Father Louis DeGaetano, born in Brooklyn in 1952, attended
Cathedral College; he graduated in 1974 and entered the Seminary of the
Immaculate Conception in Huntington, New York, from which he earned his
Master of Divinity degree in 1979 and was ordained a priest for the
Diocese of Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, After his ordination, Father DeGaetano was assigned to St.
Mary of the Sea Church in Brooklyn; in 1987, he was transferred to Our
Lady of Angels Church in Bay Ridge and, in 1997, he was appointed Paro-
chial Vicar to St. Francis de Sales parish where he served the people of
Belle Harbor for 11 years and was particularly active in programs
involving the young people of the community; he is currently assigned to
St. Kevin's parish in Auburndale; and
WHEREAS, In addition to these parish assignments, in 1984, Father
DeGaetano was assigned to Bishop Kearney High School where, throughout
the years, he has ably instructed students in preparation for the sacra-
ments of Baptism and Confirmation and has been a valued and vibrant
member of the Kearney community; and
WHEREAS, Father Louis DeGaetano's induction into the Bishop Kearney
High School Hall of Fame is a well-deserved and fitting recognition of
his achievements and contributions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor The Reverend Louis DeGaetano upon the occasion of his induction
into the Bishop Kearney High School Hall of Fame on March 6, 2009; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Reverend Louis DeGaetano.