LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring John D'Emic 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 John
D'Emic 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, John (Jack) D'Emic can trace his Irish roots to maternal
grandparents, Mike and Christine Hannan, who emigrated from Limerick,
Ireland, in the early 1900s; and
WHEREAS, The son of John J. D'Emic, Jr. and Margaret Hannan D'Emic,
John has lived in Bay Ridge, New York, his entire life; he attended Our
Lady of Angels School and Xavarian High School; he received his degrees
from Fordham University and New York Law School and he also earned
several education credits from St. Francis College; and
WHEREAS, A successful attorney, John D'Emic practiced law in the
community for 30 years until his retirement in 2007; throughout his
esteemed career, he instructed at the Xavier Labor Institute in Manhat-
tan and was an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Wagner College and New
York City Technical College, where he taught Political Science and
Philosophy; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, John D'Emic has been
called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic and
charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, John D'Emic has served on the Board of Directors of the St.
Vincent de Paul Society, and coached soccer for the 68th Precinct Youth
Council as well as basketball for Our Lady of Angels; he is also an
Eucharistic Minister at St. Patrick Parish; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, John D'Emic has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence, and dili-
gent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and profes-
sion; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by John
D'Emic over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Andrea, their chil-
dren, John (Catherine), Christopher (Stephanie) and Andrew, and their
grandchildren, Laura Josephine, and Johnnie, 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, John D'Emic 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 John D'Emic upon the occasion of his 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 John D'Emic.