LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Sister Constance Casey upon the
occasion of her retirement from the Academy of the Holy Names in Albany,
New York, after 34 years of distinguished service

WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled; its
history and stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its educa-
tional professionals and the students they inspire; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those outstanding
educational leaders, whose dedication and achievements have been instru-
mental 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 congratu-
late Sister Constance Casey upon the occasion of her retirement from the
Academy of the Holy Names in Albany, New York, after 34 years of distin-
guished service; she will be honored on June 14, 2009, at Saratoga
National; and
WHEREAS, The longtime President of the Academy of the Holy Names,
Sister Constance Casey has been an educational administrator since 1969;
she previously served as principal of the Academy of the Holy Names in
Tampa, Florida and principal of the Academy of the Holy Names in Albany,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Sister Constance Casey began her teaching career in elementa-
ry schools in Winchester, Virginia and Liverpool, New York; she also
served as Director of the Boarding School at the Academy of the Holy
Names in Tampa and taught high school English, History and Theology; and
WHEREAS, One of six children from Troy, New York, Sister Constance
Casey is a member of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary and
graduated from the Academy of the Holy Names in Albany; and
WHEREAS, Sister Constance Casey received a Bachelor of Arts degree in
English, History, and Theology from Medaille College in Buffalo, New
York and a Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration from the
State University of New York at Albany and has pursued postgraduate
studies in Theology and Administration at Boston College, Fordham
University and Catholic University of America; and
WHEREAS, Wherever she has resided, Sister Constance Casey believed in
giving back to the community; she has served on several boards in Tampa
and Albany and been active in numerous service activities and volunteer
organizations, as well as holding leadership positions in her religious
congregation; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Sister Constance Casey 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, Sister Constance Casey has clearly had an enduring impact on
the youth at the Academy of the Holy Names, as well as on the communi-
ty-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for her
impressive dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those individuals who work to support our proud tradition of
education by providing their skills and talents to our schools; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Sister Constance Casey upon the occasion of her retirement
from the Academy of the Holy Names in Albany, New York, and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sister Constance Casey.