LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Andrea Geremia D'Emic upon the occasion
of her induction into the Fontbonne Hall Academy Hall of Fame on May 4,
2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals who have distinguished themselves in their chosen
field of endeavor, in their community, or through a lifetime of good
citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Andrea Geremia D'Emic upon the occasion of her induction into the Font-
bonne Hall Academy Hall of Fame on May 4, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Andrea Geremia D'Emic will be honored at the school's Fleur
de Lys Dinner Dance, to be held at Gargiulo's Restaurant in Brooklyn on
Wednesday, May 4, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The greatest asset of any society is its children and the
hope and promise they represent for the future; Brooklyn's Fontbonne
Hall Academy has a proud and rich history of providing young women with
an educational foundation which is both strong and enduring; and
WHEREAS, Fontbonne Hall Academy has been a leader in educating young
women for more than 71 years; it is a college-preparatory school whose
mission is to offer a superior educational program while forming and
empowering young women of confidence and compassion; located in Bay
Ridge, Brooklyn, its students come from southwest Brooklyn, southern
Queens and Staten Island; and
WHEREAS, Each year at its Fleur de Lys Dinner Dance, Fontbonne Hall
Academy proudly honors outstanding members of the Fontbonne family and
community who exemplify and support its mission and whose lives and
accomplishments epitomize the character and tenets of the school,
inducting them into its Hall of Fame; Andrea Geremia D'Emic truly merits
this high honor; and
WHEREAS, Andrea Geremia D'Emic was born and raised in Dyker Heights,
Brooklyn; she attended St. Bernadette Elementary School then Fontbonne
Hall Academy, graduating in 1971; and
WHEREAS, Her leadership potential was fostered during her four years
at Fontbonne; she participated in many clubs while a student, serving as
Co-editor of FOLIO, the school newspaper, and as President of the
Mission Club; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation from Fontbonne, Andrea attended CUNY Hunter
College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree; she then went on to
earn two master's degrees, a Master of Arts degree in Education from
CUNY Brooklyn College and a Master of Science degree in Catholic School
Leadership from Fordham University; and
WHEREAS, Andrea Geremia D' Emic began her teaching career as an
English teacher at Christ the King High School in Middle Village; upon
the birth of her oldest son, she became a stay-at-home mom for 11 years
and, during that time, she was an active member of the Home School Asso-
ciation of Our Lady of Angels School, from which her sons graduated; and
WHEREAS, She returned to teaching at St. John the Evangelist School in
Park Slope and, when St. John's closed in 1989, she began teaching
junior high English at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Elementary School in
Sunset Park, where she remained for 14 years; after which, in 2003, she
was named Principal of St. Patrick School in Bay Ridge; and
WHEREAS, Andrea Geremia D'Emic is a member of the St. Vincent de Paul
Society Chapter of St. Patrick's Parish, where she also serves as a
Minister of Communion; and

WHEREAS, Always also active in the Bay Ridge community, in 2007,
Andrea was honored to be chosen to be the Grand Marshall of the Bay
Ridge Ragamuffin Parade, an annual tradition in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
where children dress in costume and march down Third Avenue to cheering
adults; and
WHEREAS, With Andrea Geremia D'Emic throughout have been her husband,
attorney and community activist, John J. D'Emic; they are the proud
parents of three sons, John, Christopher and Andrew, and two daughters-
in-law, Catherine and Stephanie, and have two cherished grandchildren,
Laura and Johnny, all of whom are proud to be part of her life and
rejoice in her many achievements; and
WHEREAS, Since her graduation from Fontbonne in 1971, Andrea Geremia
D'Emic has remained very connected to the school; she has maintained
close ties with many of her classmates and has attended class reunions
and other Fontbonne functions to show her support; and
WHEREAS, The Fontbonne Hall Academy community is proud of the fact
that Andrea Geremia D'Emic is a graduate of the school and appreciates
all that she has done to promote Catholic education; and
WHEREAS, Fontbonne Hall Academy is, in addition, particularly grateful
for the outstanding preparation she has given to her students to prepare
them for high school and is fittingly proud to induct her into its Hall
of Fame; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such outstanding accomplishment are brought to its attention,
they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of the
great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Andrea Geremia D'Emic upon the occasion of her induction into
the Fontbonne Hall Academy Hall of Fame at its Fleur de Lys Dinner Dance
on May 4, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Andrea Geremia D'Emic.