LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Mary Ann Walsh upon the occasion of
being honored on March 11, 2010, in conjunction with Women's History
Month in the State of New York

WHEREAS, The State of New York is home to countless women who have
contributed to the advancement of our culture through both their tradi-
tional and non-traditional roles in society; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those illustrious women within the Empire State who have made
strong contributions to their communities and who inspire others through
their model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Mary Ann Walsh upon the occasion of being honored on Thursday, March 11,
2010, in conjunction with Women's History Month in the State of New
York, at a special event to be held at the Bay Ridge Manor, Bay Ridge,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made
historic contributions to the growth and strength of New York State in
countless recorded and unrecorded ways; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the State of New York officially sets aside time
to recognize the unique contributions that women have made to this great
Empire State and its society; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Mary Ann Walsh has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her community; and
WHEREAS, Mary Ann Walsh is one of three founding members of the 71st
Street 100 Block Association, established in 1974; she has faithfully
served this organization as its Treasurer for the past 36 years; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Mary Ann Walsh has been an active member of the
Bay Ridge Community Council since 1975; an exemplary leader, she is a
member of the Executive Board who serves as Co-Chair of the President's
Luncheon as well as Co-Chair of the Admissions Committee; in the past,
she has held the positions of Recording Secretary and Executive Secre-
tary; and
WHEREAS, Mary Ann Walsh was appointed to serve on Community Board 10
in 1991; throughout her tenure she has served as Vice Chair, Secretary,
and is the current Treasurer; moreover, she has been a member of numer-
ous committees including the Executive, Budget and Personnel, and Zoning
and Land Use Committees; she is also the former Chair of the Senior
Issues and Police and Public Safety Committees; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Mary Ann Walsh is the Administrator and Trustee
of the Kassenbrock Brothers Memorial Scholarship Fund; a founding member
and Treasurer of the Spirit of 76/600 Block Association; and a member of
the Community Advisory Board for the Guild for Exceptional Children; and
WHEREAS, Mary Ann Walsh 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, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Mary Ann Walsh has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Mary Ann Walsh was married for many blissful years to the
late John Walsh; together, they had two children, Christopher and Victo-
ria; today, she has three grandchildren, Tess, Eamon, and Christina; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Mary Ann Walsh, and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; 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 Mary Ann Walsh upon the occasion of being honored on March 11,
2010, in conjunction with Women's History Month in the State of New
York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mary Ann Walsh.