LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Petty Officer John Leddy upon the occa-
sion of his designation as Parade Commander of the 2010 Rockland 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 honor
Petty Officer John Leddy upon the occasion of his designation as Parade
Commander of the 2010 Rockland County St. Patrick's Day Parade; and
WHEREAS, In acknowledgment of this most prestigious appointment, Petty
Officer John Leddy will be recognized at the annual Emerald Ball to be
held on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at the Sheraton Crossroads, Mahwah,
New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Pearl River, New York, Petty Officer
John Leddy is the son of proud parents John and Laura Leddy and brother
to Kerry; and
WHEREAS, Petty Officer John Leddy graduated from St. Margaret's
Elementary School and is a member of the graduating class of 2002 of
Pearl River High School; and
WHEREAS, Prior to joining the Navy, Petty Officer John Leddy attended
SUNY Delhi where he earned an AAS in Electrical Construction; both John
and his father are proud members of John Cardinal D'Alton AOH Division
III; and
WHEREAS, A true patriot, Petty Officer John Leddy joined the United
States Navy in February of 2007, and graduated from the Great Lakes
Naval Training Center; from there, he was assigned to VAQ-142; an Ea-6B
Prowler Electronic Warfare Squadron, based at Naval Air Station Whibley
Island, Washington; after further training, he was deployed with his
squadron in November 2007 to Al Asad Airbase in Iraq for seven months;
and
WHEREAS, After returning to the United States, Petty Officer John
Leddy and his squadron were redeployed to Iraq for a second time in
2009, for another seven month tour; during this deployment, he was
transferred to Afghanistan for a temporary assignment with a United
States Marine Corps Prowler Squadron; and
WHEREAS, Since his return to the United States, Petty Officer John
Leddy has been stationed at Whibley Island Airbase in Washington, where
he continues to serve this great Nation until his discharge in 2010;
after he completes his service, he plans to attend SUNY Farmingdale to
pursue a degree in Electrical Engineering; and
WHEREAS, A credit to his family, his State and his Nation, and immen-
sely proud and deeply committed to his Irish heritage, Petty Officer
John Leddy richly merits the high honor of being named Parade Commander
of the 2010 Rockland County St. Patrick's Day Parade; 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 Petty Officer John Leddy upon the occasion of his designation as
Parade Commander of the 2010 Rockland County St. Patrick's Day Parade;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Petty Officer John Leddy.