LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sister Nancy Gregg upon the occasion
of celebrating her 50th Jubilee on March 19, 2011

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
this noble Empire State are nourished and fulfilled through the faithful
concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their energies
and purpose to the ministry of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Sister Nancy
Gregg upon the occasion of celebrating her 50th Jubilee to be celebrated
with the Eucharist followed by a dinner on Saturday, March 19, 2011, at
the Provincial House of St. Joseph of Carondelet; and
WHEREAS, Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet was founded over 350
years ago, and is committed to its mission of unity, reconciliation,
nonviolence and peacemaking through concrete efforts toward its goal of
communion with the sacred, with the Earth, with the Church and with all
people; the congregation's goal is to move toward a greater inclusivity
and unifying love that reverences diverse cultures and faiths, reflects
the interconnectedness of all creation and gives direction to its minis-
try; and
WHEREAS, Sister Nancy Gregg's date of entrance was in September of
1960, and her Reception of Habit was in May of 1961; her first vows were
in June of 1963, and her final vows were in June of 1966; and
WHEREAS, Since her first vows, Sister Nancy Gregg has offered her
services while residing in locations all over the great State of New
York, including St. Colman's Home, Watervliet; Sacred Heart Convent,
Albany; and St. Helen's Convent, St. Paul the Apostle Convent, Schenec-
tady, Convent of St. Joseph's, East Syracuse; Bishop Scully High School
Convent, Amsterdam; St. Joseph's Convent, Rome; St. Vincent de Paul
Convent, Syracuse; and Sisters of St. Joseph, Green Island; and
WHEREAS, In addition to the locations in which she resided, Sister
Nancy Gregg served at St. Ambrose School in Latham, Rome Catholic High
School in Rome, and at Bishop Ludden High School and Bishop Grimes
Jr./Sr. High School, both in Syracuse; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her many years of devoted service to her church
and her faith, she has held the positions of Teacher, Administrator,
Guidance Counselor, Associate Principal, Assistant Principal, Adminis-
trative Assistant, and as a member of the Province Leadership Team; and
WHEREAS, Sister Nancy Gregg has brought to her ministry an overwhelm-
ing spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and enlight-
enment in conducting her administrative and spiritual duties, while
always displaying the highest standards of personal and professional
integrity and dedication; 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
commend Sister Nancy Gregg upon the occasion of her 50th Jubilee, noting
her unremitting and compassionate faith and her exemplary service to

God, man, and her community, and extending to her heartfelt best wishes
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 Nancy Gregg, Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.