Honor Marion F. Waite

Assembly Resolution No. 736 BY: M. of A. Buttenschon HONORING Marion F. Waite upon the occasion of her induction into the Catholic School Hall of Fame by the Catholic Schools Association of Rome WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts of those individuals within the State of New York who give of their time and energies in support of spiritual endeavors which aim to benefit the community at large; and WHEREAS, Marion F. Waite has given not only of her time and energies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently is designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Marion F. Waite upon the occasion of her induction into the Catholic School Hall of Fame by the Catholic Schools Association of Rome, to be presented during its 3rd Annual Induction Ceremony on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Teugega Country Club, Rome, New York; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion recognizes persons influential to local Catholic schools and the positive influence these individuals have had on their communities; Marion F. Waite is one such individual; and WHEREAS, Born in Syracuse, New York, to Mark and Martha Larkin, Marion is the oldest of five children; and WHEREAS, Marion F. Waite began her Catholic School education when her family moved to Rome, New York, in November of her freshman year; there she entered St. Aloysius Academy (SAA) where she joined Sodality, the choir, and enjoyed the Friday night dances; she was also a cheerleader and served as Vice President of her class in her junior and senior years; and WHEREAS, After graduation, she continued her Catholic education at St. Elizabeth's School of Nursing, studying at Babies Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian in New York City; and WHEREAS, This accomplished woman then began her illustrious career at Rome City Memorial Hospital, where she worked from 1952 to 1987, serving in various positions within the Intensive Care and Post-Operative Care units; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband of 52 years, and nine children, all graduates of St. Peter's and Rome Catholic High School; and WHEREAS, This remarkable woman was the recipient of the Immaculata Diocesan Award, given by the Bishop to persons very active in their parishes; Marion F. Waite is also active in the Twigs program, St. Mary's/St. Peter's Altar Rosary Society, and In Mission of the Christ Child; she is also a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph Associate Program; and WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 Marion F. Waite upon the occasion of her induction into the Catholic School Hall of Fame by the Catholic Schools Association of Rome; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Marion F. Waite.