LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Father Armand Padula, OFM, upon the
occasion of his designation by Saint Francis Hospital and Health Centers
as a recipient of a Franciscan Award on April 24, 2010

WHEREAS, Individuals who distinguish themselves in their profession and
in service to their community are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Father Padula has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence, and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Father Armand
Padula, OFM, upon the occasion of his designation by Saint Francis
Hospital and Health Centers as a recipient of a 2010 Franciscan Award;
and
WHEREAS, The Franciscan Award is the highest award bestowed by Saint
Francis Hospital and Health Centers; it is given to individuals whose
lives have mirrored the spirit of selfless giving exemplified by Saint
Francis of Assisi and whose unwavering dedication and service enhance
the quality of life in the Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, Father Padula will be presented with this most prestigious
award at the 29th Annual Franciscan Award Gala to be held at The Grand-
view in Poughkeepsie, New York, on Saturday, April 24, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Father Armand Padula, OFM, a Massachusetts native, entered
the Franciscan Order in 1950; shortly thereafter, he attended Mt. Alver-
nia Theological Seminary in Wappingers Falls where, in 1952, he
completed his studies; and
WHEREAS, He was ordained a priest in 1956 and continued his education
in Jerusalem and in Rome, where he earned his master's degree from the
Jesuit Pontifical Biblical Institute; and
WHEREAS, In 1962, Father Padula returned to the Hudson Valley where
his teaching career commenced, most notably at the Saint Francis Hospi-
tal School of Nursing; later, he served for 10 years as the hospital's
Chaplain and Director of Pastoral Care; he continues to reside at Mt.
Alvernia; and
WHEREAS, Father Padula has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Father Padula has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others as that demonstrated by Father Padula over
a lifetime of sacrifice and commitment; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend them for the
edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Father Armand Padula, OFM, upon the occasion of his designation by
Saint Francis Hospital and Health Centers as a recipient of a 2010 Fran-
ciscan Award on April 24, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Father Armand Padula, OFM.