LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Christine Rollo upon the occasion of her
induction into the Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School Hall of Fame
on April 28, 2010

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 in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Christine Rollo upon the occasion of her induction into the Bishop Ford
Central Catholic High School Hall of Fame at the school's 2010 Charter
Dinner, to be held at the Grand Ballroom at the Dyker Beach Golf Course
in Brooklyn on Wednesday, April 28, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School, Brooklyn, New York,
has a proud tradition of a strong educational program, founded in faith
and encouraging personal and educational development, coupled with
commitment to faith and to engaged citizenship; and
WHEREAS, The Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School Hall of Fame
honors outstanding members of the Bishop Ford family and community who
exemplify and support Bishop Ford's mission to educate young men and
women and whose lives and accomplishments exemplify the tenets of the
school; and
WHEREAS, Christine Rollo, cherished, longtime member of the Bishop
Ford staff and community, truly merits such recognition; and
WHEREAS, Brooklyn born and bred, Christine Somma Rollo literally
married the boy next door, Charles "Charlie" Rollo and moved to Texas on
the same day 51 years ago; after a short time there, Charlie and Chris
returned to Bills Place, where eventually their family grew to include
seven children and 15 grandchildren; only their daughter Margaret did
not attend Bishop Ford because, at the time, it was still an all-boys
school; and
WHEREAS, Christine Rollo's close association with Bishop Ford began in
1975 with volunteer work and by 1981, she was working at the school
full-time; and
WHEREAS, During her more than 30 years working at and on behalf of
Bishop Ford, Christine Rollo has served as President of the Mother's
Club, assisted in summer school, coordinated student activities as
varied as Special Olympics, Senior Prom, Ring Night, Ski Trips and 24
hour MDA Dance Marathons and played a leading role in the school's alum-
ni-faculty production in addition to incomparably fulfilling her full-
time responsibilities in the Admission Office; and
WHEREAS, For many students Christine Rollo is the first person they
meet at Bishop Ford and, for most, she is the most memorable; and
WHEREAS, Christine Rollo has been "Mom" or, more recently, "Grandma"
to countless Bishop Ford students and faculty; and
WHEREAS, Christine Rollo's generosity of spirit and her natural
warmth, patience, kindness and understanding have made her the destina-
tion when school becomes just too big, impersonal, or intimidating; and
WHEREAS, Able to put even the shyest or most defiant student at ease,
Christine Rollo remains the living embodiment of a career and life well-
spent in the truest Franciscan spirit; and
WHEREAS, Christine Rollo's induction into the Bishop Ford Central
Catholic High School Hall of Fame is a well-deserved and fitting recog-
nition of her achievements and contributions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Christine Rollo upon the occasion of her induction into the Bishop

Ford Central Catholic High School Hall of Fame on April 28, 2010; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Christine Rollo.