LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Aine Sheridan upon the occasion of her
designation as Honorary Grand Marshal of the 2010 Queens County St.
Patrick's Day Parade

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those individuals of true purpose and worthy accomplishment who work
diligently to preserve and celebrate their rich cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Aine Sheridan upon the occasion of her designation as Honorary Grand
Marshal of the 2010 Queens County St. Patrick's Day Parade; and
WHEREAS, Aine Sheridan will be honored by the Queens County St.
Patrick's Day Parade and Cultural Committee at its Annual Antun's Gala
Ball to be held on Saturday, February 20, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A native of Edgeworthstown, County Longford, Ireland, Aine
Sheridan emigrated to New York in 1984; and
WHEREAS, Aine Sheridan was appointed Executive Vice President of
Tintawn Carpets USA, the US subsidiary of Irish Ropes in Newbridge,
County Kildare; in this capacity, Aine traveled throughout the United
States and Canada and is credited with overseeing the company's progres-
sive North American operations; and
WHEREAS, In 1991, Aine Sheridan became the Executive Vice President of
Irish Radio Network USA; an exemplary leader, she was instrumental in
the expansion of the longest running Irish American Radio Show, "The
Adrian Flannelly Show," by initiating international broadcast links with
numerous stations in Ireland and the United States; she also established
the Irish radio website, which has become the premier Irish American
news and entertainment audio channel for listeners worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Despite her busy professional life, Aine Sheridan has been
called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and
charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Aine Sheridan serves on the Board of Emerald Isle Immigration
Center, and throughout the entire period of her service, a period of
constructive involvement, she has stood constant in dignity, good grace
and humor; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of her efforts of in-depth magnitude, Aine
Sheridan is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades; some of her
most cherished honors include being named "Woman of the Year" by the
Longford Social Club of New York, as well as "Top 50 Most Influential
Irish American Women" by IRISH AMERICAN MAGAZINE in 2008 and 2009; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout has been her husband, Adrian Flannelly,
who feels privileged to be a part of her life and rejoices in her
achievements; and
WHEREAS, A St. Patrick's Day parade reflects and records the ongoing
history of the United States and Ireland, and provides an opportunity
for people of all generations to assemble in ethnic pride and pageantry;
and
WHEREAS, A fitting choice for Honorary Grand Marshal of the 2010
Queens County St. Patrick's Day Parade, Aine Sheridan embodies the spir-
it and the cherished ideals and values of Irish-Americans of this great
State and Nation; 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
commend Aine Sheridan upon the occasion of her designation as Honorary

Grand Marshal of the 2010 Queens County St. Patrick's Day Parade; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Aine Sheridan.