LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Bishop Maginn High School upon the
occasion of hosting its Hall of Fame Dinner

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge institutions and individuals of remarkable integri-
ty and character who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic
Empire State with their strong contributions to the community and model
citizenship; and
WHEREAS, The steadfast and unyielding commitment of parents, educa-
tors, and administrators, to provide the highest quality education for
students is the hallmark and tradition of Bishop Maginn High School; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Bishop Maginn High School upon the occasion of hosting its Hall of Fame
Dinner on Friday, May 1, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The dinner and induction ceremony will be held at Normanside
Country Club in Delmar, New York; this special event is to honor former
student-athletes, distinguished alumni, and alumni who have demonstrated
outstanding service from Bishop Maginn and its heritage schools: St.
Joseph's, St. Ann's, Cathedral Academy, St. John's, Cardinal McCloskey,
and Vincentian Institute; and
WHEREAS, The 2009 Hall of Fame Inductees include: the late Thomas
Neidl, Distinguished Alumni Award, Cardinal McCloskey '66; Reverend
Lefevere, Service Award, St. Joseph's '52; Reverend Ambrose Donehue,
Service Award, Vincentian Institute '41; Gregory Breedlove, Athletic
Award, Vincentian Institute '71; Michael Ford, Athletic Award, St.
Joseph's; the late Joseph Gadani, Athletic Award, Vincentian Institute
'77; Kelly Haggerty, Athletic Award, Bishop Maginn '96; Meghan Holohan,
Athletic Award, Bishop Maginn '95; Christopher McCullough, Athletic
Award '87; Kevin McCoy, Athletic Award, Bishop Maginn '79; Steven Novot-
ny, Athletic Award, Bishop Maginn '85; John Siino, Athletic Award, Bish-
op Maginn '81; Mark Skinkle, Athletic Award, Vincentian Institute '72;
and James Taylor, Athletic Award, Bishop Maginn '87; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, 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
commend Bishop Maginn High School upon the occasion of hosting its Hall
of Fame Dinner; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bishop Maginn High School, and to the aforementioned hono-
rees.