LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Edward J. Malloy upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Lifetime of Service to Labor Award
by the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Edward J.
Malloy upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Lifetime
of Service to Labor Award by the New York City Central Labor Council,
AFL-CIO on Wednesday, June 17, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Edward Malloy is president of the Building and Construction
Trades Council of Greater New York; he first served in this position in
1992, at which time he was also president of the New York State Building
and Construction Trades Council, representing more than 200,000 working
men and women; and
WHEREAS, As president of the Building and Construction Trades Council,
Edward Malloy plays an integral role in facilitating public and private
construction projects in New York City; his innovative efforts to stimu-
late economic activity and create thousands of jobs have received
frequent praise all throughout New York; and
WHEREAS, Prior to becoming president of the Building and Construction
Trades Council, Mr. Malloy served as the chief executive officer of the
Enterprise Association of Steamfitters Local Union 638; a veteran of the
United States Army, he received a certificate in Labor Studies from
Cornell University's New York School of Industrial Relations, and was
graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of
New York, Empire State College; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Edward J. Malloy upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Lifetime of Service to Labor Award by the New York City Central
Labor Council, AFL-CIO; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Edward J. Malloy.