LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 90th Anniversary of St. Martin
of Tours Parish School and paying tribute to this year's honorees

WHEREAS, Religious institutions, and the many spiritual, social and
educational benefits they confer, play a vital role in the development
of the moral fabric of a responsible citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is the tradition of this State and this Nation to pay
tribute to those institutions and individuals who have contributed to
the ethical and spiritual values of their communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 90th Anniversary of St. Martin of Tours Parish School and to
pay tribute to this year's honorees, to be celebrated with a dinner
dance at the Melville Marriott, in Melville, New York, on Saturday,
March 5, 2011; and
WHEREAS, St. Martin of Tours Parish School is proud to commend the
following outstanding individuals for special recognition; The Most
Reverend Robert E. Guglielmone, Bishop of Charleston as recipient of the
Stewardship Award; Kevin J. Harding, Esq. of Harding and Harding, as
well as St. Martin of Tours Parish Trustee, Class of 1969, will receive
the Lifetime Achievement Award; the Distinguished Alumni Award will go
to both Caroline R. Kretz, Esq., FDNY Associate Commissioner, Class of
1976, and Henry Clark Tomlinson, Past Grand Knight, District Deputy,
Knights of Columbus, Class of 1965; Peg Garry of St. Martin of Tours
Early Childhood Coordinator will receive the 90th Anniversary Believe
and Become Award; and
WHEREAS, The steadfast and unyielding commitment of parents, educators
and administrators to provide the highest quality education for students
has become the hallmark and tradition of St. Martin of Tours Parish
School; and
WHEREAS, Within the 21st Century, St. Martin of Tours Parish School
stands prepared to reach out, in earnest and enthusiastic quest of its
mission, to promote the maximum growth of every student, establishing
standards and building skills which will carry its students and the
citizens of its community into the future; and
WHEREAS, Proudly aware of its distinguished past, St. Martin of Tours
Parish School is eager to fulfill its present commitment to parents,
students and the community, and planning with vision and purpose for the
ebb and swell of growth and change it will encounter in the years to
come; and
WHEREAS, St. Martin of Tours Parish School stands on the threshold of
tomorrow, prepared to meet the challenges of the coming decades while
retaining that spiritual resolve which characterizes its past; and
WHEREAS, The St. Martin of Tours Parish School has been an integral
part of the history of its community, representing a dynamic, responsive
and positive force within the educational system of New York State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 90th Anniversary of St. Martin of Tours Parish School
and to pay tribute to this year's honorees; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to St. Martin of Tours Parish School, and the aforementioned
honorees.