Senate Resolution No. 573

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Sister Mary Ann LoGiudice upon the
occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2018
Champion for New York's Children and Families Award
by the Maternity and Early Childhood Foundation,
Inc. on October 22, 2018

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare
of the community and its citizenry; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Sister Mary Ann LoGiudice upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the 2018 Champion for New York's Children and Families
Award by the Maternity and Early Childhood Foundation, Inc. to be
celebrated at its 8th Annual "Make Every Moment Count" Fall Luncheon on
Monday, October 22, 2018, at the Century House in Latham, New York; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1983, the Maternity and Early Childhood
Foundation, Inc. (MECF) is a not-for-profit organization which provides
funds to community based agencies located in high need areas across New
York State to serve low income expectant and new parents; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception, MECF has awarded grants to over 140
worthy agencies across the state, as well as supported thousands of
young families during a most important time, the birth of a child; and

WHEREAS, MECF is proud to recognize Sister Mary Ann LoGiudice,
Executive Director of Community Maternity Services, for her
long-standing commitment to improving the lives of children and families
throughout this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Sister Mary Ann LoGiudice attended Maria College and The
College of St. Rose, where she earned her bachelor's degree in
education; she furthered her education by obtaining her master's degree
in human services from Russell Sage College; and

WHEREAS, In 1965, Sister Mary Ann LoGiudice joined the Sisters of
Mercy, where she continues to serve today; through the years, she has
been a vital member of numerous committees and boards including the
Support Ministries for Persons with AIDS, the Community AIDS Partnership
of the Capital Region and the Names Project; and

WHEREAS, For the last 37 years, Sister Mary Ann LoGiudice has served
in various capacities at Community Maternity Services, an agency of
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany which was founded in 1971,
as a single residential program providing services to pregnant
adolescents; and

WHEREAS, Since 1990, Sister Mary Ann LoGiudice has held the title of
Executive Director of Community Maternity Services; this vital

organization provides a continuum of services including: care for
pregnant and parenting adolescents and their families, group residence
and family care for children, prevention services and support for
families at risk, adoption services, foster care services, and respite
services; and

WHEREAS, Under Sister Mary Ann LoGiudice's luminous leadership,
Community Maternity Services has provided compassionate, effective
intervention, and services for pregnant and parenting adolescents,
vulnerable children, and at-risk families in order to foster personal
growth, preserve families, and provide access to health, educational,
and social services; and

WHEREAS, Prior to this role, Sister Mary Ann LoGiudice has served as
an Outreach Program Coordinator for St. Patrick's Parish, a second grade
teacher at the Holy Cross School, and the Executive Director of Arbor
House, a halfway house for women released from incarceration; and

WHEREAS, Remaining true to her mantra of "Let love be the root and
foundation of your life," Sister Mary Ann LoGiudice graciously adopted
Barbara, a child with HIV/AIDS in 1987; unfortunately, she passed away
in 1993; and

WHEREAS, Sister Mary Ann LoGiudice has brought to her ministry an
overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and
enlightenment in conducting her administrative and spiritual duties,
while always displaying the highest standards of personal and
professional integrity and dedication; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence 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
honor Sister Mary Ann LoGiudice upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the 2018 Champion for New York's Children and Families
Award by the Maternity and Early Childhood Foundation, Inc. on October
22, 2018; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Sister Mary Ann LoGiudice.