LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring St. Mary's School in Ticonderoga, New
York, upon the occasion of its 50th Anniversary, to be celebrated June
5-7, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those institutions of commitment and high achievement whose
purpose and endeavors prove a dedication to the pursuit of excellence in
the education of the youth of this noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor St.
Mary's School in Ticonderoga, New York, upon the occasion of its 50th
Anniversary, to be celebrated June 5-7, 2009; and
WHEREAS, At the urging of Bishop James Navagh, who wanted a Catholic
school in every community in the North Country, St. Mary's Church in
Ticonderoga committed to building a school; construction started on the
school on Amherst Avenue in March 1958, and the first students attended
classes in September 1959; and
WHEREAS, When St. Mary's School opened, it welcomed 171 students in
grades 1-4; an additional class was added each year until June 1964,
when the first eighth grade graduation was held; and
WHEREAS, St. Mary's School was staffed then, as it is today, by the
Sisters of St. Joseph; in 1959, the faculty consisted of all nuns and
the first lay teacher joined the faculty in 1961; and
WHEREAS, An integral part of the history of its community, St. Mary's
School in Ticonderoga, New York, has represented a dynamic, responsive
and positive force within the educational system of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Proudly aware of its distinguished past and eager to fulfill
its present commitment to parents, students and the community, St.
Mary's School in Ticonderoga, New York, is planning with vision and
purpose for the ebb and swell of growth and change it will encounter in
the years to come; and
WHEREAS, Within the 21st Century St. Mary's School in Ticonderoga, New
York, stands prepared to reach out, in earnest and enthusiastic quest of
its mission, to promote the maximum growth of every student, establish-
ing standards and building skills which will carry its students and the
citizens of its community into the future; and
WHEREAS, It is only fitting that this Legislative Body extend its
highest commendation to the administration, teachers, staff and parents,
both past and present, of St. Mary's School in Ticonderoga, New York,
for their dedication and commitment to the children, school and communi-
ty in the creation of a better world for the children of tomorrow; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor St. Mary's School in Ticonderoga, New York, upon the occasion of
its 50th Anniversary, to be celebrated June 5-7, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to St. Mary's School in Ticonderoga, New York.