Honor Nun’s 80th Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 2554 BY: Senator GRIFFO CONGRATULATING Sister Jane Frances Pfisterer, OSF upon the occasion of celebrating her 80th Anniversary as a Sister of St. Francis of the Neuman Communities 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 Jane Frances Pfisterer, OSF upon the occasion of celebrating her 80th Anniversary as a Sister of St. Francis of the Neuman Communities; and WHEREAS, Sister Jane Frances Pfisterer entered the Sisterhood from St. Joseph-St. Patrick Parish of Utica in 1936; and WHEREAS, Growing up, Sister Jane Frances Pfisterer attended St. Joseph School, where she was taught by the Franciscan sisters; she went on to attend Utica Free Academy, leaving after her sophomore year to enter the Sisters of St. Francis in Syracuse; she has been a member since that time, receiving her habit and name in 1937; and WHEREAS, Sister Jane Frances Pfisterer earned both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in education from The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York; she also has a permanent certification from New York State in Language Arts; and WHEREAS, During her years of ministry, Sister Jane Frances Pfisterer taught kindergarten through 12th grade; in grades 9-12, she taught history and language arts, religion, and anthropology; her teaching assignments were located in Albany, Syracuse, Utica, Oswego, New Jersey and Long Beach, California; and WHEREAS, With a true passion for teaching, Sister Jane Frances Pfisterer found great joy in watching the light of comprehension come into the eyes of her students; her students knew they were loved and they loved her back; and WHEREAS, Sister Jane Frances Pfisterer received an outstanding teacher award in Oswego, and served as superior at convents to which she was assigned; and WHEREAS, After an illustrious career in education which traversed 50 years, Sister Jane Frances Pfisterer ministered at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Utica for 23 years; she also served as the Administrative Receptionist for CEO Sister Rose Vincent Gleason, OSF; and WHEREAS, Sister Jane Frances Pfisterer currently resides at the Franciscan Villa in Syracuse, New York; and WHEREAS, Singular in distinction is Sister Jane Frances Pfisterer, 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 Jane Frances Pfisterer, OSF upon the occasion of celebrating her 80th Anniversary as a Sister of St. Francis of the Neuman Communities; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Sister Jane Frances Pfisterer, OSF.