LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Niall Burgess upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Rockland Gaelic Athletic
Association

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 organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Niall Burgess upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion by the Rockland Gaelic Athletic Association on Saturday, November
7, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Born in Dublin, Ireland, Niall Burgess was educated to become
an archaeologist; he is married to Marie (nee Morgan) from County Mona-
ghan and they are the proud parents of two beautiful children; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Niall Burgess has served his country
at various levels of government; he served in the Chicago Consulate from
1987-1991, and with the New York Consulate as a liaison with IIRM in
1991; and
WHEREAS, Niall Burgess served as private Secretary to Foreign Minister
Dick Spring from 1993-1997; he later was in the Irish Mission to the
United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland from 1997-1999, followed by a
stint in Brussels with European Union from 2000-2004; and
WHEREAS, Prior to taking up his current post as Consul General of
Ireland, Niall Burgess was Joint Director of the International Fund for
Ireland during 2005-2006 and Director of the Anglo-Irish Division from
2005-2007; and
WHEREAS, Niall Burgess' love of his country is evident as he supports
all cultural events and activities; his promotion of the Rockland G.A.A.
has been unwavering and truly displays his constant commitment; 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 Niall Burgess upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Rockland Gaelic Athletic Association; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Niall Burgess.