LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Monsignor Joseph C. Ansaldi upon the
occasion of his 50th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood to
be celebrated on June 2, 2012

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
this noble Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the faithful
concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their energies
and purpose to the ministry 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 Monsignor
Joseph C. Ansaldi upon the occasion of his 50th Anniversary of his Ordi-
nation to the Priesthood to be celebrated on Saturday, June 2, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Joseph C. Ansaldi was taught the value of a Cathol-
ic education early in life, having attended both a Catholic grammar
school and a Catholic high school; and
WHEREAS, Ordained in 1962, Monsignor Joseph C. Ansaldi graduated from
St. Joseph Dunwoodie with bachelor's degrees in Philosophy and Theolo-
gy; he later received his master's degree in History from Fordham
University; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Joseph C. Ansaldi's first assignment was at Mt.
Loretto's Girls' Division, where he was Chaplain; he then went to Cardi-
nal Hayes High School where he taught History, German, and Religion for
six years; after a short tenure as a teacher, he was appointed Dean of
Students; and
WHEREAS, In 1978, Monsignor Joseph C. Ansaldi was appointed Academic
Dean at St. Joseph by-the-Sea; in 1982, he was named the school's prin-
cipal by then Archbishop of New York, Terrence Cardinal Cooke; and
WHEREAS, Joseph C. Ansaldi was named a Monsignor by Holy Father Pope
John Paul II in 1990; the following year, he was appointed Vicar of the
Staten Island vicariate by Cardinal O'Connor; and
WHEREAS, During Monsignor Joseph C. Ansaldi's tenure as principal of
St. Joseph by-the-Sea, enrollment rose from 1,000 to over 1,300; to
accommodate this increase he spearheaded over 10 major additions to the
school, added a multitude of activities, and led the school to have many
National Merit Scholar finalists; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Joseph C. Ansaldi has brought to his ministry an
overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting with vision in
conducting his administrative and spiritual duties, while always
displaying the highest standards of personal and professional integrity
and dedication; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished man of God has always given enlightenment,
guidance and wisdom, especially to the thousands of students entrusted
to his care and has administered abundantly and unstintingly to the
spiritual and corporal needs of all; 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 that indi-
vidual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Monsignor Joseph C. Ansaldi upon the occasion of his 50th Anni-
versary of his Ordination to the Priesthood, noting his unremitting and
compassionate faith and his exemplary service to God, man, and his
community, and extending to him the heartfelt best wishes of this Legis-

lative Body for a future of purposeful success and well-being; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Monsignor Joseph C. Ansaldi.