LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sister Mary Feehan, O.B.S. upon the
occasion of her designation as the recipient of an American Red Cross of
the Mid-Hudson Valley Fundamental Principles Award at its 3rd Annual
Fire and Ice Gala on March 22, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are greatly enriched by the compassionate commitment of individuals who
distinguish themselves in their profession and in service to their
community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Sister Mary Feehan, O.B.S. upon the occasion of her designation as the
recipient of an American Red Cross of the Mid-Hudson Valley Fundamental
Principles Award at its 3rd Annual Fire and Ice Gala to be held at The
Grandview in Poughkeepsie, New York on Thursday, March 22, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Fundamental Principles Award is presented annually to
individuals whose humanitarian efforts have made a real difference in
the Mid-Hudson Valley community and beyond and who, by their worthy
endeavors, have helped to prevent and alleviate suffering wherever it
may be found; and
WHEREAS, Sister Mary Feehan, Vice President for Mission Effectiveness
at Benedictine Hospital in Kingston, New York and Chairperson of the
Benedictine Health Foundation, truly merits this high honor; and
WHEREAS, Sister Mary works diligently with a variety of groups within
the hospital organization to develop awareness of the hospital's mission
and, true to the Benedictine Hospital vision, she has expanded such
understanding within the community as well; and
WHEREAS, In keeping with Benedictine Hospital's mission and the under-
lying philosophy of the Fundamental Principles Award, Sister Mary acts
with humanity to prevent and ease human suffering wherever it may be and
cares for each person in need in accordance with the hospital's and her
own tradition of hospitality, community, respect, and peace; and
WHEREAS, Sister Mary Feehan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in
Secondary Education and a Master of Arts degree in American Studies from
Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey and also completed the
Spiritual Direction Certificate Program at the Linwood Spiritual Center
in Rhinebeck, New York; and
WHEREAS, Prior to assuming her responsibilities at Benedictine Hospi-
tal, Sister Mary taught American History and Religion at Benedictine
Academy and served as Principal of St. Henry's Elementary School, Prin-
cipal of Benedictine Academy, and Subprioress of the Benedictine Sisters
of Elizabeth, New Jersey; 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
commend Sister Mary Feehan, O.B.S. upon the occasion of her designation
as the recipient of an American Red Cross of the Mid-Hudson Valley
Fundamental Principles Award at its 3rd Annual Fire and Ice Gala on
March 22, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sister Mary Feehan, O.B.S.