LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Michael N. Connors upon the occasion of
his designation as the Grand 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
Michael N. Connors upon the occasion of his designation as the Grand
Marshal of the 17th Annual Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade to be held
on Sunday, March 28, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A first generation American, Michael N. Connors' mother, Anna
Maria Hilmeyer, was of German descent, and his father, Michael F.
Connors was of Irish; his father, a local tavern owner, was a veteran of
World War II who experienced fierce fighting during the Rhine River
crossing; and
WHEREAS, Raised in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, Michael N. Connors proudly
served for three years in the United States Army as a Sergeant in the
Military Police Corps; upon his return home, he enrolled in law school;
and
WHEREAS, Michael N. Connors began his law practice on 72nd Street,
eventually founding Connors and Sullivan Attorneys at Law, PLLC, an
elder law, estate planning, trusts and estates firm which has five
offices in the New York Metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS A man of singular distinction, Michael N. Connors 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, Michael N. Connors has continually demonstrated extreme
competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in his
unwavering service to his community and profession and subsequently has
received numerous legal and civic awards; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by Micha-
el N. Connors over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others;
and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Beth, and son, Micha-
el, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in
his achievements; and
WHEREAS, A fitting choice for Grand Marshal of the 17th Annual Bay
Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade, Michael N. Connors 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 Michael N. Connors upon the occasion of his designation as the
Grand 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 Michael N. Connors.