LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Monsignor Thomas F. Brady upon the
occasion of the 50th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood, to
be celebrated on May 29, 2009

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in
this noble Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the faithful
concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their energies
and purpose to the ministry of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves
and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of
service; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Monsignor
Thomas F. Brady upon the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of his Ordina-
tion to the Priesthood, to be celebrated on May 29, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The son of James and Marguerite Brady, Monsignor Thomas F.
Brady was born on December 3, 1933, in Sheepshead Bay, New York, where
he attended St. Mark's School and Cathedral High School; and
WHEREAS, The Pastor at Good Shepherd since 1990, Monsignor Thomas F.
Brady was ordained on May 30, 1959, and began his ecumenical career as
an Associate Pastor of St. Edmund's Parish; and
WHEREAS, For 25 years, Monsignor Thomas F. Brady served as the
Chaplain of the New York City Fire Department; he also spent more than
20 years at Cathedral Preparatory Seminary School, first as a teacher
and later as the Rector, and five years as Pastor of St. Camillus; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Thomas F. Brady has brought to his ministry an
overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and
enlightenment in conducting his administrative and spiritual duties,
while always displaying the highest standards of personal and profes-
sional integrity and dedication; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished man of God has always given enlightenment,
guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and has adminis-
tered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal needs of
all; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that indi-
vidual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Monsignor Thomas F. Brady upon the occasion of the 50th Anniver-
sary of his Ordination to the Priesthood, noting his unremitting and
compassionate faith and his exemplary service to God, man, and his
community, and extending to him the heartfelt best wishes of this Legis-
lative Body for a future of purposeful success and well-being; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Monsignor Thomas F. Brady.