LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Catherine Marinello upon the occasion of
her induction into the Fontbonne Hall Academy Hall of Fame on May 2,
2012

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Catherine Marinello has given not only of her time and ener-
gies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Catherine
Marinello upon the occasion of her induction into the Fontbonne Hall
Academy Hall of Fame, to be celebrated at its 75th Anniversary Fleur de
Lys Dinner Dance on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Gargiulo's Restaurant in
Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born in Brooklyn, New York, Catherine Marinello attended
Public School 186, Shallow Junior High School and New Utrecht High
School; and
WHEREAS, Catherine Marinello learned her secretarial skills as a high
school student, having been selected to participate in a special program
during her senior year; and
WHEREAS, As part of this select group, Catherine Marinello attended
school and also worked in a Brooklyn advertising agency; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation, Catherine Marinello was hired by the Manhat-
tan District Attorney to work as a secretary in the special narcotics
unit; she remained there for four years, working until the birth of her
first child; and
WHEREAS, Catherine Marinello has been called upon to contribute her
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Catherine Marinello began volunteering in St. Frances Cabrini
School when her daughter was a student there; she honed her creative
skills, making extraordinary baskets for school fundraisers; and
WHEREAS, When her daughter moved on to Fontbonne Hall in the year
2000, Catherine Marinello started to volunteer there, as well; Catherine
Marinello began to make all the baskets for Ladies Auxiliary annual
Scholarship Dinner; and
WHEREAS, When the Ladies Auxiliary became the Parent Association,
Catherine Marinello was asked to become one of the Parent Coordinators,
and she has remained a dedicated member of the Executive Board ever
since; and
WHEREAS, As a Parent Coordinator, Catherine Marinello has taught
countless volunteers how to make bows and baskets; and
WHEREAS, In 2009, when the position of Development/Guidance Secretary
became available, Catherine Marinello was hired; in addition to working
in the offices during the day, she frequently stayed late into the night
to complete baskets for the Scholarship Dinner, the Father-Daughter
Dance or the Golf Outing; and
WHEREAS, Catherine Marinello is also active in her parish community of
St. Frances Cabrini where she has constructed the Christmas Nativity for
the past 15 years; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Catherine Marinello has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Frank, and their
three daughters, Nicole, Jaclyn and Samantha, all of whom feel privi-
leged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Catherine Marinello has displayed
throughout her life; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Catherine Marinello upon the occasion of her induction into the
Fontbonne Hall Academy Hall of Fame on May 2, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Catherine Marinello.