LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Congressman Michael R. McNulty on his
outstanding career in public office, and paying tribute to his many
accomplishments

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in this Nation, and the great
State of New York, is reflective of the purposeful lives and good works
of those patriotic and civic-minded community members who dedicate their
lives and careers to the service of others; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Congressman Michael Robert McNulty of Green Island, New York, on his
outstanding career of 39 years in elective public office, and to pay
tribute to his many accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Born on September 16, 1947, in Troy, New York, Michael R.
McNulty is a graduate of St. Joseph's Institute in Barrytown, New York,
Loyola University Rome Center in Italy, and the College of Holy Cross in
Worcester, Massachusetts, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Political Science, as well as the Hill School of Insurance in New York
City; and
WHEREAS, Michael R. McNulty became the youngest Town Supervisor in New
York State when he was first elected at the age of 22 in Green Island;
he served for eight years as Supervisor and then became Mayor of the
Village of Green Island from 1977 to 1982, and served in this capacity
until his election to the New York State Assembly; and
WHEREAS, In 1988, Michael R. McNulty was selected to replace Congress-
man Samuel S. Stratton and was elected to serve as a member of the
United States House of Representatives from New York's 21st District
which includes all of Albany, Montgomery, Schenectady and Schoharie
Counties, and portions of Fulton, Rensselaer and Saratoga Counties; and
WHEREAS, In 2006, Michael R. McNulty was re-elected to his 10th term
as a Congressman; during his tenure, he traveled to over 50 countries
and to all seven continents, including both the North Pole and South
Pole with members of the 109th Air Wing, Stratton Air National Guard;
and
WHEREAS, This prominent public servant served 10 terms as a member of
the United States House of Representatives, and 15 years on the House
Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over taxation, interna-
tional trade, health care, human resources and Social Security; in addi-
tion, he is Chairman of the Subcommittee on Social Security and serves
on the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Nancy Ann Lazzaro
McNulty; their four daughters, Michele Sovie; Angela Legault and her
husband, Jody; Nancy McNulty; and Maria McNulty; and five grandchildren:
Lola Madelon and Daniel Patrick Sovie, and Teigin Michele, Elijah Micha-
el, and Morgyn Jean Legault, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
his life and rejoice in his many achievements; and
WHEREAS, Our local governments, our State and our Nation have been
strengthened by generations of Americans who felt a sense of responsi-
bility to their community, to one another and to their families; and
WHEREAS, A singular asset to all of the citizens he has served in both
the United States of America and this great Empire State, Congressman
Michael R. McNulty's life and career are a portrait of preeminence in
public service, and present a role model for all who aspire to a career
in public service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Congressman Michael R. McNulty on his outstanding career in public

office, and to pay tribute to his many accomplishments; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Congressman Michael R. McNulty, Green Island, New York.