LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Donna Montemarano Brennan upon the
occasion of her induction into the Fontbonne Hall Academy Hall of Fame

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Donna Montemarano Brennan upon the occasion of her induction into
the Fontbonne Hall Academy Hall of Fame; this auspicious occasion will
be celebrated at the Academy's Fleur de Lys Dinner Dance, to be held on
Wednesday, May 1, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Fontbonne Hall Academy is an all-girls, private, Roman
Catholic high school in Brooklyn, New York; it was established in 1937
by the Sisters of St. Joseph, and is located within the Roman Catholic
Diocese of Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, A 1984 graduate of Fontbonne Hall Academy, Donna Montemarano
Brennan is a true Brooklyn native; she attended Regina Pacis School and
after graduation from Fontbonne Hall Academy, she attended St. John's
University; and
WHEREAS, Donna Montemarano Brennan began her career working on Wall
Street; for the past eight years, she has been an employee of the
Department of Education; and
WHEREAS, Donna Montemarano Brennan is the mother of a wonderful son,
Dominick, and of amazing twin daughters, Jaclyn and Olivia, who are
currently seniors at Fontbonne Hall Academy; and
WHEREAS, Donna Montemarano Brennan has always remained connected to
Fontbonne Hall Academy; she is the first one to volunteer to contact her
classmates and encourage them to come to class reunions; she also
supported Fontbonne events throughout the years, including the annual
Scholarship Dinner/Fashion Show and Fleur de Lys Dinner Dance; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Donna Montemarano Brennan has volunteered her
time to work on many committees at Fontbonne Hall Academy, including
acting as a chaperone at sports night practices; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Donna Montemarano
Brennan has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has
earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues, family and friends;
and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Donna Montemarano Brennan has
displayed throughout her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Donna Montemarano Brennan upon the occasion of her
induction into the Fontbonne Hall Academy Hall of Fame; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Donna Montemarano Brennan.