2009-J3932
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mr. James Quigley upon the occasion of
being inducted into the John A. Coleman Catholic High School Hall of
Fame
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to publicly recognize
those extraordinary individuals who have made contributions to the
success and progress of society in the course of their life's work; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Mr. James
Quigley upon the occasion of being inducted into the John A. Coleman
Catholic High School Hall of Fame, to be celebrated on Saturday, Febru-
ary 27, 2010, at the Hillside Manor; and
WHEREAS, A 1974 graduate of John A. Coleman Catholic High School,
James Quigley went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from
Siena College in 1986, and a Master's degree in Accounting from SUNY
Albany in 1987; and
WHEREAS, James Quigley is a licensed CPA and a partner in Rothschild
Realty Managers LLC; in keeping with his lifelong commitment of giving
back to the community, he was recently elected Supervisor for the Town
of Ulster; and
WHEREAS, James Quigley has been instrumental in supporting the school,
both in good and difficult times; one of his proudest moments was devel-
oping a financial plan to keep the school viable as an independent
Catholic institution and successfully presenting it to the Archdiocese;
his foresight, planning and commitment convinced church leaders to let
the school remain open, the first independent Catholic school in the
Northeast; and
WHEREAS, John A. Coleman Catholic High School is now emulated through-
out the region as an educational model that embraces both community and
moral leadership; James Quigley continues to support the school as an
involved parent and an active sports booster; and
WHEREAS, With John throughout have been his wife, Joan, their chil-
dren, James IV, John, and Jennifer, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, James Quigley's distinguished record
merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Mr. James Quigley upon the occasion of being inducted into the
John A. Coleman Catholic High School Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. James Quigley.