LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Larry McCarthy 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
Larry McCarthy upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion by the Rockland Gaelic Athletic Association on Saturday, November
7, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Larry McCarthy was born in Cork, Ireland, and holds a Ph.D.
in Sports Management from Ohio State University; currently, he is an
associate professor of management at the W. Paul Stillman School of
Business at Seton Hall University where he teaches in the Center for
Sports Management, and also serves as the Director of the Institute of
International Business; and
WHEREAS, Previously, Larry McCarthy was the Graduate Sports Management
Program coordinator in the Department of Recreation & Sports Management
at Georgia Southern University; he earned an M.A. degree from New York
University (NYU), and a B.Ed. degree from the National University of
Ireland (NUI); and
WHEREAS, Larry McCarthy has published research articles in national
and international journals for professional sports franchises, cross
cultural studies, international sports management and Irish sports in
the United States; along with Professors Richard Irwin and Bill Sutton,
he co-authored SPORTS PROMOTION AND SALES MANAGEMENT; and
WHEREAS, Larry McCarthy was a founding member of the Sports Marketing
Association and was appointed by The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic
Games as an Olympic Envoy to the Olympic Council of Ireland for the
Centennial Olympic Games; having spent six years as secretary, he
currently serves as Chairman of the Gaelic Athletic Association of
Greater New York (NYGAA); and
WHEREAS, A long time member of the Sligo Football Club in New York,
Larry McCarthy was formerly a playing member of Bishoptown GAA Club,
Cork and Raheny GAA Club, in Dublin; he also played with and was secre-
tary of Thomond College Football Club; and
WHEREAS, Larry McCarthy is married to Barbara and they are the proud
parents of Conor and Shane; Larry's support to all causes is untiring
but no cause is greater than promoting sports and in particular his
native games of Hurling and Gaelic Football; 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 Larry McCarthy 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 Larry McCarthy.