Bill Text: NY K00876 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Alicemarie Bresnihan, dedicated school board trustee with 45 years of exemplary service

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-06-10 - adopted [K00876 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00876-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 876

BY: M. of A. Griffin

        MOURNING   the   death  of  Alicemarie  Bresnihan,
        dedicated school board  trustee  with  45  years  of
        exemplary  service,  retired  probation  officer and
        devoted member of her community

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor the life
and  accomplishments  of  individuals  whose  enduring  commitment   and
dedication  significantly  enhanced  the  quality  of education in their
community; and

  WHEREAS, With deep regret this Legislative Body records the  passing
of Alicemarie Bresnihan on Monday, May 11, 2020, at the age of 85; and

  WHEREAS,   The   American   public  school  system  is  a  treasured
institution; those individuals, such as Alicemarie Bresnihan,  who  work
to  improve  our  schools  and  ensure  that all children have access to
quality educational programs merit  the  highest  commendation  of  this
Legislative Body; and

  WHEREAS,  In 1959, Alicemarie Bresnihan and her husband, John, moved
to Lynbrook, New York, and together, they raised nine children,  all  of
whom  graduated  from  the  local  high school; actively involved in her
children's education, she was elected to the school board in  1975,  and
for 45 years, tirelessly worked for the children of Lynbrook; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout her tenure, Alicemarie Bresnihan held the title
of president, and was a vital member of the  board's  Audit  and  Policy
committees where she worked to reduce the use of standardized tests; and

  WHEREAS,  Alicemarie  Bresnihan  earned  her  degree  in  biological
science from SUNY Old Westbury, and in addition to  her  important  role
with  the  school  board, she was a probation officer with Nassau County
for 20 years until her retirement in 2003; and

  WHEREAS, For her steadfast and unremitting commitment to  education,
Alicemarie  Bresnihan  was the recipient of numerous accolades including
the  Silver  Bullet  Award  from  the   Nassau-Suffolk   School   Boards
Association  and an award from the Lynbrook Council of PTAs and an award
for Academic Excellence and College Service from SUNY Old Westbury;  she
was  also  named  the  Woman and Citizen of the Year by Lynbrook village
officials; and

  WHEREAS, This remarkable woman truly believed in the children of the
Lynbrook School District, demonstrating  an  impressive  dedication,  an
unparalleled  devotion  and  an  unremitting  enthusiasm  to continually
improve the quality of educational programs and opportunities offered to
its faculty and students as well as for the entire community; and

  WHEREAS, Truly devoted to her  position,  Alicemarie  Bresnihan  was
committed  to  improving the schools, making them a place where students
could thrive and flourish, and providing them the tools  and  skills  to
become successful citizens; and

  WHEREAS,   Predeceased  by  her  husband,  Alicemarie  Bresnihan  is
survived by Brian and  Michiko,  Kathleen  and  Sal,  Kenny  and  Molly,
Elaine, Marion and Kevin, Donald and Emily, Claire, James and Kelly, and
Jennifer  and Rachid, and 21 grandchildren, as well as numerous Lynbrook
students,  teachers and administrators who will long cherish her memory;
and

  WHEREAS, Over the course of her long and distinguished tenure on the
Lynbrook  School  Board,  Alicemarie  Bresnihan  touched  the  lives  of
thousands of people, and the Long Island community she served; she truly
leaves a legacy of learning and commitment which will long endure; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  profound  sorrow  and  deep regret that this
Legislative Body is moved to mourn the death of Alicemarie Bresnihan,  a
woman of great fortitude, compassion and achievement; now, therefore, be
it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
pay tribute to the memory of  Alicemarie  Bresnihan,  to  celebrate  her
life,  and  to  acknowledge  the  significance  of  her contributions to
education in Lynbrook and the entire  State  of  New  York;  and  be  it
further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Alicemarie Bresnihan.