LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Academy of the Holy Names upon the
occasion of celebrating its 125th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose
exemplary programs and accomplishment clearly demonstrate an enduring
pursuit of excellence in the education of the youth of the Empire State;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Academy of the Holy Names upon the occasion of celebrating its 125th
Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The school originally located at 628 Madison Avenue in Alba-
ny, New York, was purchased from Mr. Malcolm on February 16, 1885, and
was called The Notre Dame Academy until 1899 when it was changed to the
Academy of the Holy Names; and
WHEREAS, Its current location, 1075 New Scotland Road, was purchased
from Mr. Burtice Hennessy on June 29, 1922; from 1923-1929, it served as
The Manor, a country day school; in 1957, it once again opened as a
second Holy Names High School, which was later named Marylrose Academy;
on November 15, 1973, this distinguished institution officially became
the Academy of the Holy Names; and
WHEREAS, The John Henry Farrell bell, an important piece of the
school's history, was removed from the original Madison Avenue location,
to the current Academy of the Holy Names' campus in early 2001; this
auspicious occasion was recognized with a poignant and touching ceremo-
ny; and
WHEREAS, In May of 2008, The Bell Tower was erected in front of the
high school and was dedicated to Sister Constance Casey, who had given
33 years of dedicated service to the Academy of the Holy Names; and
WHEREAS, Today, the Academy of the Holy Names is a Catholic, college
preparatory school for young women in grades pre-k through twelve which
prepares students to become moral, intellectual, spiritual and cultural
leaders; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, the Academy of the
Holy Names encourages young women through reflection and experience to
discover their talents, through hard work to develop these talents, and
through vision and love to use their talents to change the world; and
WHEREAS, The 125th Anniversary of the Academy of the Holy Names stands
as a resolute testimony to the School's standards of excellence, its
uncompromising values, unparalleled dedication, and the special teamwork
of its family of students, parents, teachers and administrators, who
share common goals and uncommon expectations; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Academy of the Holy Names upon the occasion of celebrating
its 125th Anniversary, noting the significance of its accomplishment and
recognizing the role such effective schools play in shaping the quality
of life in their community, State and Nation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Academy of the Holy Names.