LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lynne Savage upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the Parish of St. Anselm on
Friday, April 20, 2012

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Lynne Savage upon the occasion of her designation for special recogni-
tion by the Parish of St. Anselm on Friday, April 20, 2012; and
WHEREAS, A life-long resident of Bay Ridge, Lynne Savage is a proud
alumna of St. Patrick School and Fort Hamilton High School; after gradu-
ating from St. John's University in 1967, she began her career as a
Teacher of English in Bay Ridge High School; and
WHEREAS, After 35 years as a teacher, guidance counselor, and school,
district and central office supervisor and administrator, Lynne Savage
retired in 2002 after serving as Chief of Staff to four Chancellors of
the New York City school system; and
WHEREAS, After her retirement, Lynne Savage was able to devote more
time to her volunteer activities, especially those at St. Anselm Parish;
she has been a lector at weekend masses, a helper in the early childhood
classes at the school, a member of the parish decorating and social
committees, a volunteer at various parish functions, and a member of the
St. Anselm-St. Patrick School Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, As the first Facilitator/Chairperson of the St. Anselm Parish
Pastoral Planning Council (PPC), Lynne Savage worked closely with the
then pastor, Monsignor Michael Phillips, the PPC members, and St. Anselm
parishioners on the many activities leading up to the development of the
original five-year Parish Plan; and
WHEREAS, A current member of the PPC, Lynne Savage is excited to be
working with the current pastor, Monsignor John Maloney, the other PPC
members, and the entire parish on plans to make St. Anselm an even more
vibrant center for sacramental life and service to the community; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her siblings, Maureen, Patri-
cia, and Gary; her brothers and sister-in-law, Patrick, Gregg and Clare;
her nieces, Michele, Barbara, Patricia and Elizabeth; her nephews,
Matthew and Douglas; her nephews-in-law, Antonio, John and Marcus; her
grand-nieces, Christina, Gabriella, Kiera, Samantha, and Baylee; as well
as her grand-nephew, Justin, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Lynne Savage upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Parish of St. Anselm; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lynne Savage.