Honor Educator Sister Murphy

Senate Resolution No. 3242 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Sister Regina Murphy upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2017 Distinguished Educator Award by Mount St. Mary Academy WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of and publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives of service to their community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Sister Regina Murphy upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2017 Distinguished Educator Award by Mount St. Mary Academy at its 90th Anniversary Celebration; and WHEREAS, Sister Regina Murphy spent her illustrious career in education teaching at Mount St. Mary Academy from 1967 to 1969, and again from 1979 to 1988; and WHEREAS, This esteemed woman gives tirelessly of her time and energies as director of the Department of Research and Planning for the Buffalo Diocese; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, Sister Regina Murphy has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Widely respected and greatly admired for her unremitting dedication and prolific contributions, Sister Regina Murphy has been cited on a number of occasions for her distinguished community service; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Sister Regina Murphy has displayed throughout her career; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Sister Regina Murphy, that future generations may know and appreciate her admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Sister Regina Murphy upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2017 Distinguished Educator Award by Mount St. Mary Academy; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Sister Regina Murphy.