LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of St. Luke
School of Whitestone, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose exem-
plary programs and accomplishments clearly demonstrate the pursuit of
excellence in education and service to the community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 100th Anniversary of St. Luke School of Whitestone, New York;
this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Saturday, October 16,
2010, at the School's 100th Anniversary Gala, to be held at the North
Hills Country Club in Manhasset, New York; and
WHEREAS, The St. Luke School's 100th Anniversary Gala on Saturday,
October 16, 2010, will honor Paul Nicaj, the Sisters of St. Dominic,
Olimpia "Barbie" Stavile (posthumously), and Peter and Deirdre Ring
Zuccarello; and
WHEREAS, Since 1910, St. Luke School of Whitestone, New York, has
provided its students with a Catholic atmosphere that nurtures the
growth and development of the whole person: intellectually, spiritually,
emotionally and physically; and
WHEREAS, St. Luke School of Whitestone, New York, is a Catholic insti-
tution of learning fully accredited by the Middle States Association of
Colleges and Schools, serving the needs of children from nursery to
grade eight; and
WHEREAS, Under the outstanding leadership of its current principal,
Mrs. Barbara Reiter, St. Luke School's future goals involve the contin-
uation of bringing out the best in its students by instilling Christian
values and developing strong academic skills; it will continue to
encourage Christian morality as well as sharing a commitment to its
faith and education through parish, family and school participation; and
WHEREAS, St. Luke School of Whitestone, New York, continues to fulfill
its laudatory educational purposes and is proudly aware of its distin-
guished past; it is eager to fulfill its commitment to its students,
faculty, alumni and community, and is planning with vision and purpose
for the growth and change it will encounter in the years to come; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to St. Luke School of
Whitestone, New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an educa-
tional institution of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to
our attention, it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of St. Luke School of Whitestone, New
York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mrs. Barbara Reiter, Principal, St. Luke School 16-01 150th
Place, Whitestone, New York 11357.