LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sister Mary Kenneth upon the occasion
of celebrating her Golden Jubilee on July 11, 2010

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 Mary
Kenneth upon the occasion of her Golden Jubilee as a Felician nun to be
celebrated on Sunday, July 11, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A native of Kaisertown, New York, Sister Mary Kenneth
attended Our Lady of Czestochowa School and Villa Maria High School; and
WHEREAS, Sister Mary Kenneth has spent the last 50 years serving both
her community and faith, as a teacher, school principal, and archivist;
in addition, she has held numerous positions of service in the Buffalo,
New York, region; and
WHEREAS, Sister Mary Kenneth 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 Mary Kenneth upon the occasion of celebrating her Golden
Jubilee, noting her unremitting and compassionate faith and her exem-
plary service to God, man, and her community, and extending to her the
heartfelt best wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of purpose-
ful success and well-being; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sister Mary Kenneth.