Honor Sister Juliano's 60 Years

Senate Resolution No. 2553 BY: Senator GRIFFO CONGRATULATING Sister M. dePaul Juliano, OSF upon the occasion of celebrating her 60th Anniversary as a Sister of St. Francis 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 custom 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 congratulate Sister M. dePaul Juliano, OSF upon the occasion of celebrating her 60th Anniversary as a Sister of St. Francis; and WHEREAS, A graduate of St. Francis de Sales High School in Utica, Sister M. dePaul Juliano entered the Franciscans in 1956; and WHEREAS, Sister M. dePaul Juliano ministered in education for many years; she served at St. Joseph Elementary in Camden, New Jersey; St. Francis Elementary in Trenton, New Jersey; Our Lady of Angels Elementary in Albany, New York; Assumption High School in Syracuse, New York; St. Anthony High School in Long Beach, California, as vice principal, science department chair, and teacher; Bishop Cunningham High School in Oswego, New York, as vice principal and principal; Rome Catholic in Rome, New York, as principal and area superintendent for the diocese; and St. Augustine Regional School in Ocean City, New Jersey, as principal; and WHEREAS, Since 2008, Sister M. dePaul Juliano has been a pastoral associate at St. Mary's and St. Peter's Churches in Rome, visiting parishioners in nursing homes and hospitals and at home, and assisting in the parish as needed; and WHEREAS, Sister M. dePaul Juliano is a 2016 graduate of the diocese's Formation for Ministry program, a past regional associate for the National Catholic Educational Association, and certified by the National Youth Sports Coaches Association; and WHEREAS, Singular in distinction is Sister M. dePaul Juliano, whose service to her church and her people, and her involvement in her community mirror a commitment of compelling dimension; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Sister M. dePaul Juliano, OSF upon the occasion of celebrating her 60th Anniversary as a Sister of St. Francis; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Sister M. dePaul Juliano.