LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sister Frances Irene Fair, O.P. in
recognition of more than 40 years of shaping lives and building an
enduring legacy at The Bishop Dunn Memorial School to be celebrated June
9, 2013

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those outstanding
educational leaders, whose dedication and achievements have been instru-
mental in developing character and academic excellence in the young
people of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Sister Frances Irene Fair, O.P. in recognition of more than 40 years of
shaping lives and building an enduring legacy at The Bishop Dunn Memori-
al School to be celebrated with a dedication Ceremony on Sunday, June 9,
2013, at the middle school; and
WHEREAS, A native of Jersey City, New Jersey, Sister Frances attended
Public School 15, St. Bridget's Commercial School and Henry Snyder High
School; she entered the Dominican Sisters on September 8, 1945; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Sister Frances earned a Bachelor of Science
degree from Villanova University and a Master of Arts degree in special
education from Seton Hall University; and
WHEREAS, Before coming to Bishop Dunn in 1970, Sister Frances served
in several schools located throughout Durham and Raleigh, North Caroli-
na; Jersey City, Camden and Toms River, New Jersey; and Larchmont, New
York; and
WHEREAS, In September of 1970, Sister Frances arrived at Bishop Dunn
and began to teach one of the two special education classes; she would
later become the Director of the special education program, growing it
to 44 students from 17 school districts; and
WHEREAS, Sister Frances combined the direction of the special educa-
tion program with directing the development activities of the school;
she focused all her talents on the development work, including funding
for the new wing; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of her efforts of in-depth magnitude, Sister
Frances was named Teacher of the Year by the National Catholic Education
Association in 1985; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Sister Frances provide a tremendous service to
the future of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of young
people in their educational journeys and ensuring their success in their
future years; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished woman of God has always given enlight-
enment, guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to her care and has
administered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal
needs of all; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Sister Frances Irene Fair, O.P. in recognition of more than 40
years of shaping lives and building an enduring legacy at The Bishop
Dunn Memorial School to be celebrated June 9, 2013; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sister Frances Irene Fair, O.P.