LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Carmen Johnna
Congelli, Marlboro High School senior and highly regarded athlete

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is deeply moved to inscribe upon its
records this remembrance for Carmen Johnna Congelli, a young woman of
incredible perseverance whose fortitude and optimism were greater than
any personal hardship she faced; and
WHEREAS, Carmen Johnna Congelli of Marlboro, New York, died on Satur-
day, March 19, 2011, at the age of 17; and
WHEREAS, Carmen Johnna Congelli was a courageous individual who lived
her life with dignity and pride; her beauty, both physical and inner,
was felt by all who met her; and
WHEREAS, Carmen Johnna Congelli was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, on
June 27, 1993, to Raymond and JoAnn Marsiglio Congelli; she attended
Marlboro Elementary School, Marlboro Middle School, and at the time of
her death was a senior at Marlboro High School; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her strong personal attributes and strengths,
Carmen Johnna Congelli will be remembered for her outstanding athletic
abilities, valiant sportsmanship and sincere dedication to being a team
player; and
WHEREAS, Carmen Johnna Congelli's confidence and love for the game of
softball was contagious to teammates, opponents, and all of her fans;
she was blessed with many friends and lived her life with an indomitable
spirit; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable young woman truly excelled in her athletic
career; in 8th grade she remarkably made 2nd team Mid-Hudson Athletic
League Softball (MHALS) and 2nd Team Poughkeepsie Journal for Girls
Softball and in her Freshman year she made 1st team MHAL, 1st team King-
ston Freeman and 1st Team Poughkeepsie Journal for Girls Softball; in
her Sophomore year, Carmen made 1st Team All-MHAL; and
WHEREAS, Some of her many accolades include being named Player of the
Year for Girls Softball for MHALS, two times, the POUGHKEEPSIE JOURNAL,
two times, the MIDDLETOWN RECORD and the KINGSTON FREEMAN; she was also
named an All State Player of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Carmen Johnna Congelli was also the recipient of the 2011 1st
New York State Spirit Award, the National Spirit Finalist Award dedi-
cated in April 2011, and the Spirit of Sport Award; in addition, she was
a Grade Scholar Athlete from 8th to 11th grade; and
WHEREAS, Often involved in extracurricular activities, Carmen Johnna
Congelli was a member of the Spanish Honor Society, the National Honor
Society and the Dutchess Debs & Kingston Rebels Softball Teams, as well
as a People 2 People Ambassador; and
WHEREAS, Carmen Johnna Congelli distinguished herself by her sincere
dedication and substantial contribution to her family, her friends, and
to the welfare of her school; and
WHEREAS, An inspiration to all who knew her, Carmen Johnna Congelli's
commitment to excellence, and her spirit of humanity, carried over into
all of her endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by her maternal grandfather, John Marsiglio, her
paternal grandfather, Carmen Congelli, and her Aunt Karen Anderson,
Carmen Johnna Congelli is survived by her loving parents, Raymond and
JoAnn Congelli, her maternal grandmother, Josephine Marsiglio and pater-
nal grandmother, Jean Congelli, and her aunts and uncles, John and
Lorrie Marsiglio, Stephen and Debbie Marsiglio, Forest and Linda Ander-
son, and Aunt Francine and Eddie Perez-Santalla; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Carmen Johnna Congelli

leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the untimely death of Carmen Johnna Congelli; her memory will
remain in the hearts of all those who had the honor of knowing her; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Carmen Johnna Congelli.