LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Eugene Manning upon the occasion of his
designation as Deputy Marshal of the 17th Annual Bay Ridge St.
Patrick's Day Parade on March 28, 2010

WHEREAS, St. Patrick's Day is a time for people of all nationalities and
generations to assemble and celebrate the rich culture and heritage of
the Irish people throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, A St. Patrick's Day parade reflects and records the ongoing
history of the United States and Ireland, and provides opportunity for
people of all generations to assemble in ethnic pride and pageantry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Eugene Manning upon the occasion of his designation as Deputy Marshal of
the 17th Annual Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade to be held on Sunday,
March 28, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Eugene Manning's Irish roots can be traced back to Roundstone
County Galway, where he spent the summers of his youth; and
WHEREAS, Born in 1971, Eugene Manning is the son of Eugene and Mary
(nee McDonagh) and has lived his entire life in Brooklyn, New York; he
graduated from St. Bernadette's Grammar School and Xaverian High School;
and
WHEREAS, Today, Eugene Manning is a Detective with the NYPD assigned
to the Executive Protection Unit of the Intelligence Division; he is a
member of the NYPD Emerald's Society; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Eugene Manning has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence, and dili-
gent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and profes-
sion, consequently has received a multitude of awards including the
Police Combat Cross; he was also named Holy Name Society's Cop of the
Year and is a member of the Honor Legion; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by Eugene
Manning over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Raquel, and their
sons, Thomas and Ryan, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his
life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, A fitting choice for Deputy Marshal of the 17th Annual Bay
Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade, Eugene Manning embodies the spirit 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
honor Eugene Manning upon the occasion of his designation as the Deputy
Marshal of the 17th Annual Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade on March
28, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Eugene Manning.