Senate Resolution No. 3077

BY: Senator MONTGOMERY

HONORING Executive Director Sister Paulette
LoMonaco upon the occasion of her retirement after
50 years of distinguished service to Good Shepherd
Services

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
recognition and just tribute to those individuals and organizations
which distinguish themselves through their unremitting commitment and
service to humanity; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Executive Director Sister Paulette LoMonaco upon the occasion of her
retirement after 50 years of distinguished service to Good Shepherd
Services; and

WHEREAS, Sister Paulette LoMonaco rendered faithful, conscientious
and valuable service to Good Shepherd Services, earning the admiration,
esteem and affection of her fellow sisters and colleagues; and

WHEREAS, A leading youth development, education and family service
agency, Good Shepard Services works with 30,000 children, youth and
families annually; and

WHEREAS, Under Sister Paulette LoMonaco's esteemed leadership, Good
Shepard Services has become one of New York City's most respected youth
service providers; and

WHEREAS, In this capacity, Sister Paulette LoMonaco served with
loyalty, honor and distinction, and was governed by a keen sense of duty
and always showed a unique grasp of human problems in her official acts;
throughout her tenure, the agency has addressed emerging needs by
piloting innovative models that can be used more broadly to inform
policy debates and enhance outcomes for youth within NYC and beyond; and

WHEREAS, Sister Paulette LoMonaco was a founding member of the
Neighborhood Family Services Coalition, and she has served on numerous
boards and government advisory boards including the Stella and Charles
Guttman Foundation, the Human Services Council, the Council of Family
and Children Caring Agencies and SCO Family of Services; and

WHEREAS, Sister Paulette LoMonaco worked with the New York City
Government to design the pilot after-school programs; she was also a
force behind the development of transfer schools which offered adult
schools a second chance at a good education; and

WHEREAS, Sister Paulette LoMonaco was also instrumental in altering
policies in New York City's foster care system; she helped shift the

emphasis from removing children from troubled homes to supporting
families so children can stay with their parents; and

WHEREAS, The success of Good Shepherd Services is in direct
correlation to the efforts of Executive Director Sister Paulette
LoMonaco, whose involvement over this past half-century is, and always
has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled
enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all
endeavors on behalf of Good Shepherd Services and the community it
serves; and

WHEREAS, Sister Paulette LoMonaco earned a master of arts in Family
and Community Relations from Teachers College of Columbia University and
a bachelor's degree in history/education from American International
College; she completed Columbia University's Institute for
Not-For-Profit Management in 1984 and has honorary doctorates from St.
Francis College and Fordham University; and

WHEREAS, Sister Paulette LoMonaco is also a recipient of the Robin
Hood Hero's Award, a Lewis Hine Award, and was selected by City & State
as one of New York's 50 Over 50 and Power 100; she was also the winner
of the inaugural New York Times Excellence Award for overall management
excellence in 2007; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of Sister Paulette LoMonaco, who has devoted her life to the
benevolent care of others with an overwhelming spirit of charity and
love; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Executive Director Sister Paulette LoMonaco upon the occasion of
her retirement after 50 years of distinguished service to Good Shepherd
Services, and wish her the best of luck in all her future endeavors; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Sister Paulette LoMonaco.