LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Edward and Kathleen Fallon upon the
occasion of receiving the 2009 Partners in Mercy Award from Mercy Home

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Edward and Kathleen Fallon upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Part-
ners in Mercy Award from Mercy Home on April 19, 2009, at Russo's On the
Bay in Howard Beach, New York; and
WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Edward and Kathleen Fallon have given not only of their time
and energies but also of their competence, intelligence and leadership
and consequently have been designated for this special honor; and
WHEREAS, The Vice President for Operations at Brookfield Properties,
Edward Fallon began his career with the company in 1977 and has risen
steadily through the ranks to become responsible for overseeing build-
ings in New York City, Washington, D.C. and London; and
WHEREAS, Known throughout the industry as someone who mentors younger
management team members, Edward Fallon is the Vice President of the
Building Owners and Managers Association of New York and has been recog-
nized by the organization as an Outstanding Local Member; he has also
received the Real Estate Leader of the Year Award from the Irish Ameri-
can Building Services; and
WHEREAS, Kathleen Fallon works in the medical care field in New
Jersey; active in many charitable organizations, she and her husband
have given their time and talents to Mercy Home for Children as commit-
tee members for the Golf Classic, Luncheon Committee and Cocktail Party;
and
WHEREAS, With Edward and Kathleen Fallon throughout have been their
children, who feel privileged to be a part of their lives and rejoice in
their many achievements; 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; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Edward and Kathleen Fallon and to
wish them continued success in all of their future endeavors; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Edward and Kathleen Fallon upon the occasion of receiving the 2009
Partners in Mercy Award from Mercy Home; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Edward and Kathleen Fallon.