Senate Resolution No. 2407

BY: Senator MAYER

HONORING Maria Gaudelli upon the occasion of her
retirement after many years of distinguished service
to Saint Gregory the Great School

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
those individuals whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to
enhance the stature of the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Maria Gaudelli upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of
distinguished service to Saint Gregory the Great School, to be
celebrated on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the Harrison Meadows Country
Club in Harrison, New York; and

WHEREAS, Serving as a fixture in the Harrison community for over 45
years, Maria Gaudelli began her career as a teacher at the St. Gregory
the Great School; she rose through the ranks to eventually become
principle; and

WHEREAS, In addition to her role as principal of St. Gregory the
Great School, Maria Gaudelli became the Director of Religious Education;
and

WHEREAS, Committed to instilling a strong educational base and a
sense of faith in youth of the community, Maria Gaudelli saw a need in
the community for an early childhood program and started the preschool
program with one mixed 3-and 4-year-old class and expanded the program
to 9 classes; she has exposed the children to not only social and
academic experiences but also cooking, sports, music, science, and dance
programs; and

WHEREAS, Devoted to Harrison, New York, Maria Gaudelli marched in
the "Great to Live in Harrison" parade, worked at the White Elephant
sale, and also chaired the yearly carnival that brought together
families from all over; and

WHEREAS, In her capacity as Director of Pre School and Religious
Education, Maria Gaudelli served with loyalty, honor and distinction;
and

WHEREAS, In her official acts, Maria Gaudelli was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and

WHEREAS, During her tenure with Saint Gregory the Great School,
Maria Gaudelli earned the admiration, esteem and affection of her
colleagues; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Maria Gaudelli upon the occasion of her retirement after many
years of distinguished service to Saint Gregory the Great School; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Maria Gaudelli.