LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Brother George Zehnle upon the occa-
sion of the 50th Anniversary of making his vows as a Marianist

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
the Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the faithful concern
and selfless devotion of those who commit their energies and purpose to
the ministry and to the education of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Brother
George Zehnle upon the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of making his
vows as a Marianist, a member of the Roman Catholic Society of Mary of
Paris, to be celebrated on Sunday, May 20, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Brother George Zehnle was born in Queens, New York; in 1961,
he graduated from Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School in Brooklyn and
entered the Society of Mary, where he made his novitiate promises; and
WHEREAS, On August 21, 1962, Brother George made his first vows in
Marcy, New York; from there, he studied at the University of Dayton,
where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and English
and a Bachelor of Science degree in education; and
WHEREAS, In September 1966, Brother George arrived at Chaminade High
School in Mineola, where he has taught English and coached Speech and
Debate ever since; and
WHEREAS, Brother George has coached thousands of students in Speech
and Debate, seeing many of them go on to State and National Champion-
ships and, for his work, he has earned seven diamonds from the National
Forensic League; and
WHEREAS, Brother George has, in addition, served as President of the
Catholic Forensic League of Rockville Centre, District Chairman of the
New York City National Forensic League, and President of the National
Catholic Forensic League; and, he celebrates his 50th Anniversary as a
Marianist this year; and
WHEREAS, Brother George Zehnle has demonstrated a spirit of charity
and compassion, acting from vision and enlightenment in conducting his
administrative, educational and spiritual duties, while always display-
ing the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and
dedication; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend them for the
edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Brother George Zehnle upon the occasion of the 50th Anniversary
of making his vows as a Marianist, noting his unremitting and compas-
sionate faith, his commitment to his students, and his exemplary service
to God, man, and his community, and extending to him the heartfelt best
wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of continued purposeful
success and well-being; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Brother George Zehnle.