LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Daniel Cahill upon the occasion of
receiving the John Henry Farrell Building the Future Award from the
Academy of the Holy Names on May 7, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge those exemplary individuals whose purposeful lives
and careers have been committed to bettering the quality of life in this
great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Daniel Cahill upon the occasion of receiving the John Henry Farrell
Building the Future Award from the Academy of the Holy Names at its
second annual Partners in Education Recognition Luncheon to be held on
Thursday, May 7, 2009, at Wolfert's Roost Country Club, Albany, New
York; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Daniel Cahill has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent
leadership in his unwavering service to his community and the mission of
the Academy of the Holy Names (AHN) and consequently has been selected
for this most prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, Born in Troy, New York, and raised in Latham, Daniel Cahill
attended St. Ambrose Grade School and graduated as Colonel and star
basketball player from LaSalle Institute; after high school, he earned
his undergraduate degree from Siena College and his Juris Doctorate from
Albany Law School; currently, he is Senior Vice President of National
Sales and Marketing of the Ayco Company, which is headquartered in Sara-
toga Springs; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Daniel Cahill has been
called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic and
charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Cahill is currently the Vice President of the Academy
of the Holy Names Board of Trustees and honorary member and past Chair
of the Board of Trustees at LaSalle Institute; he is also a past member
of the Board of Trustees at Siena College; and
WHEREAS, For years, Daniel Cahill has been a loyal supporter, leader
and promoter of the Academy of the Holy Names; he has championed new
endeavors and assisted AHN in major building projects, program develop-
ment and the expansion of the athletic facilities and sports offerings
for young women; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his service, a period of
constructive involvement, Daniel Cahill has stood constant in dignity,
good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Carol, their chil-
dren, Daniel and Kristen (AHN '04), all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Cahill's tireless commitment and service to the Acade-
my of the Holy Names campus and its students has enabled the school
community to provide an environment where each child can grow and learn
in a positive and outstanding atmosphere; 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 Daniel Cahill upon the occasion of receiving the John Henry
Farrell Building the Future Award from the Academy of the Holy Names on
May 7, 2009; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Daniel Cahill.