LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sr. Mary Anne Brawley, D.C., upon the
occasion of her retirement after 13 years of distinguished service to
Lourdes Hospital

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed resi-
dents 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 Sr.
Mary Anne Brawley, D.C., upon the occasion of her retirement after 13
years of distinguished service to Lourdes Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Sr. Mary Anne Brawley received her bachelor's degree in
English at St. Joseph College, followed by a master's degree in Library
Science at St. John's University, and a masters degree in Educational
Administration & Supervision, at Canisius College; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul,
Sr. Mary Anne Brawley spent many years as an educator and administrator
for numerous Catholic Schools throughout the Northeast; and
WHEREAS, For over a decade, Sr. Mary Anne Brawley rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to Lourdes Hospital, earning the
admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as Board Chair of Lourdes Hospital, Sr. Mary
Anne Brawley served with loyalty, honor and distinction, and was
governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of
human problems in her official acts; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure at Lourdes, Sr. Mary Anne Brawley provided
remarkable leadership and oversight, as well as spiritual guidance,
through both exciting and challenging times; and
WHEREAS, Sr. Mary Anne Brawley was instrumental in Lourdes Hospital's
transition from a Daughters of Charity National Health System to becom-
ing a member of Ascension Health; she was also extremely influential in
the expansion of Lourdes Primary Care Network and the development of new
programs and services, as well as multiple construction projects,
including the DePaul Pavilion and Mission 2012; and
WHEREAS, In 2009, Sr. Mary Anne Brawley received the Seton Legacy of
Charity Bicentennial Medal; she was acknowledged and honored for her
dedication to works of charity after the example of Elizabeth Ann Seton;
and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Sr. Mary Anne Brawley has displayed
throughout her life; for over 40 years, she has contributed her talents
and expertise in the fields of education and health care and has always
given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, 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
honor Sr. Mary Anne Brawley, D.C., upon the occasion of her retirement
after 13 years of distinguished service to Lourdes Hospital; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sr. Mary Anne Brawley, D.C.