LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mary Fitzgerald Lennon upon the occasion
of her 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 Mary
Fitzgerald Lennon upon the occasion of her 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, Born and educated in Meens, Kiskeam of County Cork, Ireland,
Mary Fitzgerald Lennon earned her high school diploma from Park River in
North Dakota; she continued her studies at St. Francis and St. Joseph
College, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Mary Fitzgerald Lennon serves as a registered
nurse at St. John's Home for Boys; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Mary Fitzgerald Lennon 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, Mary Fitzgerald Lennon is an Officer for the Commodore Barry
Club as well as a member of the Irish American Action Association, both
of which are located in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by Mary
Fitzgerald Lennon over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others;
and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her children, Maura, Oisin and
Emmet, and her two grandchildren, Hannah and Christopher, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achieve-
ments; and
WHEREAS, A fitting choice for Deputy Marshal of the 17th Annual Bay
Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade, Mary Fitzgerald Lennon 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 Mary Fitzgerald Lennon upon the occasion of her 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 Mary Fitzgerald Lennon.