Honor John P. Lorenzetti

Senate Resolution No. 4468 BY: Senator GOLDEN HONORING John P. Lorenzetti upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by St. Edmund Preparatory High School on April 22, 2018 WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and WHEREAS, John P. Lorenzetti has given not only of his time and energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor John P. Lorenzetti upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by St. Edmund Preparatory High School, to be celebrated at its Anniversary Gala on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Giando on the Water, Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, A Catholic educator for 48 years, John P. Lorenzetti served the St. Edmund Preparatory High School community with distinction for nearly three decades, seven years as a religion and English teacher and

22 as Principal; and WHEREAS, As a young teacher, John P. Lorenzetti made his mark through moderating the Student Council, instituting a peer counseling program and most notably, co-producing large theatrical productions which became a hallmark of St. Edmund High School during the 1970s; and WHEREAS, During this time, John P. Lorenzetti espoused the Dominican tradition of Caritas in his teaching, learning that the welfare of the individual student was far more important than any subject at hand; and WHEREAS, After a stint at Nazareth Regional Catholic High School, John P. Lorenzetti returned to St. Edmund in 1994, to become its 10th principal, shepherding the school's transition to a co-educational institution and growing its student body from 200 to over 700 students; and WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious tenure as principal, John P. Lorenzetti was instrumental in the introduction of a music education program and the establishment of its first student-exchange program; he also oversaw the first investment in educational technology, installing smart boards and renovating several computer labs; and WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of John P. Lorenzetti, St. Edmund Preparatory High School completed the process to become an International Baccalaureate World School, elevating its academic standards as dictated by this world renowned program; and WHEREAS, John P. Lorenzetti was a key figure in establishing the consortium with local Catholic grammar schools, and he oversaw major plant renovations including the three science labs, a library and media center, and the new wing; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, the Emmaus Retreat Program, the summer outreach program and the Hunger Awareness Campaign and its subsequent pilgrimage to Cuba, all occurred under his leadership; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which John P. Lorenzetti has displayed throughout his life; 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 John P. Lorenzetti, that future generations may know and appreciate his admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor John P. Lorenzetti upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by St. Edmund Preparatory High School on April 22,