LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sister Frances Irene Fair, O.P. upon the
occasion of her retirement after 40 years of distinguished service to
the Bishop Dunn Memorial School on September 26, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge those
outstanding educational leaders, whose dedication and achievements have
been instrumental in developing character and academic excellence in the
young people of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Sister Frances Irene Fair, O.P. upon the occasion of her retirement
after 40 years of distinguished service to the Bishop Dunn Memorial
School to be celebrated at a Family Mass and Communion Brunch on Sunday,
September 26, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A native of Jersey City, New Jersey, Sister Frances attended
Public School 15, St. Bridget's Commercial School and Henry Snyder High
School; she entered the Dominican Sisters on September 8, 1945; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Sister Frances earned a Bachelor of Science
degree from Villanova University and a Master of Arts degree in special
education from Seton Hall University; and
WHEREAS, Before coming to Bishop Dunn in 1970, Sister Frances served
in several schools located throughout Durham and Raleigh, North Caroli-
na; Jersey City, Camden and Toms River, New Jersey; and Larchmont, New
York; and
WHEREAS, In September of 1970, Sister Frances arrived at Bishop Dunn
and began to teach one of the two special education classes; she would
later become the Director of the special education program, growing it
to 44 students from 17 school districts; and
WHEREAS, In recent years, Sister Frances combined the direction of the
special education program with directing the development activities of
the school; within the last few years, she has focused all her talents
on the development work, including funding for the new wing; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of her efforts of in-depth magnitude, Sister
Frances was named Teacher of the Year by the National Catholic Education
Association in 1985; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Sister Frances provide a tremendous service to
the future of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of young
people in their educational journeys and ensuring their success in their
future years; 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
honor Sister Frances Irene Fair, O.P. upon the occasion of her retire-
ment after 40 years of distinguished service to the Bishop Dunn Memorial
School, noting her unremitting and compassionate faith and her exemplary
service to God, man, and her community, and extending to her the heart-
felt best wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of purposeful
success and well-being; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sister Frances Irene Fair, O.P.