LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Dr. Annette M. Saturnelli,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Annette Saturnelli of Newburgh, New York, died on Monday,
December 20, 2010, at the age of 73; and
WHEREAS, Superintendent of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District,
Dr. Annette Saturnelli gave countless hours to further the vision she
had for public education; and
WHEREAS, Before her appointment as Superintendent, Dr. Annette Satur-
nelli served in the following positions in the District: Acting Super-
intendent, Deputy Superintendent, Executive Director for Funded
Programs, and Director of Science Pre-K-12; prior to coming to the
Newburgh Enlarged City School District, she was on the staff of the New
York State Education Department's Bureau of Science Education where she
was responsible for the Chemistry, Elementary and middle level Science
Education Programs for New York State; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Annette Saturnelli has been a teacher of Science for
K-12, and an adjunct professor at several colleges and universities;
prior to her career as an educator, she was a research biochemist for
five years at American Cyanamid's Lederle Laboratories where her
published research focused on the tetracycline antibiotics; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Annette Saturnelli earned degrees from Vassar College,
SUNY New Paltz and New York University; she is a past-president of the
New York State Science Supervisor's Association and the Science Teach-
er's Association of New York State where she led both organizations in
the development of their strategic plans; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Annette Saturnelli has authored numerous books and arti-
cles and has received numerous awards for administration and teaching at
the state and national levels; she has also received community recogni-
tions such as the Pillars of the Community Award, the Orange County
Women of Achievement Award, the NAACP Educator's Award and Mother of the
Year from the Newburgh Elks Club; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Annette Saturnelli distinguished herself in her profes-
sion and by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of her community; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Annette Saturnelli' s commitment to excellence, and her
spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, includ-
ing charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by her granddaughter Carly, and her sister-in-law
Maria, Dr. Annette Saturnelli is survived by her husband, Carlo; her
children, Carla, Steven, Anne and husband, Philip, and Karen and
husband, William; her grandchildren, Dominic, Danielle and Alex; her
brother, Joseph and his wife, Judy; her nephews, Joseph and his wife,
Lisa, David and his wife, Ann; as well as her niece, Diane and her
husband, Tom; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Dr. Annette Saturnelli
leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and
will remain as a comforting memory to all she served and befriended;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Dr. Annette M. Saturnelli, distinguished citizen and
devoted member of her community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Dr. Annette M. Saturnelli.