LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jeanie O'Neill Xuereb 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
Jeanie O'Neill Xuereb 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, Very proud of her Irish heritage, Jeanie O'Neill Xuereb can
trace her roots back to the O'Neills of county Tyrone, the Dunphys of
the city of Limerick, and the Doughertys of county Donegal; and
WHEREAS, Jeanie O'Neill Xuereb was born and raised in Sunset Park, New
York; a lifelong member of OLPH parish, she attended OLPH grammar school
and Bishop Kearney High School; and
WHEREAS, After raising her seven children, Jeanie O'Neill Xuereb
returned to school and completed the Registered Nurse program at Citi-
Tech; throughout her esteemed nursing career, she worked in a skilled
nursing facility and as a visiting parish nurse; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Jeanie O'Neill Xuereb 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, Jeanie O'Neill Xuereb has been a member of the Ladies Ancient
Order of Hibernians Division 22 for 12 years; she is also very involved
with the Ladies Auxiliary of OLPH; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by Jeanie
O'Neill Xuereb over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others;
and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Fred, their seven
sons, Steven, John, Kevin, Brian, Terence, Matthew and Paul, their four
daughters-in-law, Kate, Joannie, Maureen and Roe, and their six grand-
children, Billy, Francis, Mary, Hannah, Sarah and Jake, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, A fitting choice for Deputy Marshal of the 17th Annual Bay
Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade, Jeanie O'Neill Xuereb embodies the spir-
it 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 Jeanie O'Neill Xuereb upon the occasion of her designation as
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 Jeanie O'Neill Xuereb.