Honor Rosemary Cashman

Senate Resolution No. 4523 BY: Senator GOLDEN HONORING Rosemary Cashman upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Fontbonne Hall Academy on April 21, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Rosemary Cashman upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Fontbonne Hall Academy, to be celebrated at its Diamonds and Pearls 80th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the El Caribe Country Club, Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1927, Rosemary Cashman grew up in Holy Innocents parish; the older of two girls, she attended the parish elementary school and Fontbonne Hall Academy; and WHEREAS, At Fontbonne Hall Academy, Rosemary Cashman was active on the school newspaper, Folio, and participated in several class plays; she is forever grateful for the scholastic and spiritual ideals fostered by the teaching nuns; and WHEREAS, Rosemary Cashman graduated as Valedictorian in 1945, before receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Math and Science from St. Joseph's College; she went on to earn a Master of Science degree in Education and Math from Fordham University; and WHEREAS, In 1953, Rosemary married John Cashman, and until the late 1960s, she stayed home to raise their nine children, Judith, Joseph, Christopher, William, Elizabeth, Raymond, Mary, Robert and Frank; and WHEREAS, Throughout her illustrious career, Rosemary Cashman worked in the mathematics, engineering, physics, and teaching fields, and was employed by Ballisic Research Lab, Bell Lab, Material Lab, and St. Edmund High School; and WHEREAS, Rosemary Cashman currently resides in Bay Ridge, where she loves spending time with her husband, children and 10 grandchildren; in her retirement, she also enjoys swimming, volunteer activities and traveling; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Rosemary Cashman has displayed throughout her life; 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 this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Rosemary Cashman upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Fontbonne Hall Academy on April 21, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Rosemary Cashman.