LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Michael McDonough upon the occasion of
his retirement after 47 years of distinguished service to Putnam County
Court

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished citizens of this great Empire State who have devoted
themselves to faithfully serving the best interests of their community
and the needs of its residents; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Michael McDonough upon the occasion of his retirement after 47 years of
distinguished service to Putnam County Court to be celebrated at a party
on Thursday, September 30, 2010, at Villa Barone, Mahopac, New York; and
WHEREAS, Michael McDonough began his esteemed career as a Court Repor-
ter with Putnam County Court in 1963; he has worked with numerous judges
over the years in numerous courts including, Family Court, County Court,
Supreme Court, and Surrogate's Court; and
WHEREAS, Adapting to the times and new technology, Michael McDonough
has successfully transitioned from using a manual machine, reading from
paper notes and typing on a typewriter, to computerized machine and
specialized court reporting software to complete his transcripts; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Michael McDonough 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 McDonough is a devoted member of the Knight of Colum-
bus in Carmel, New York; in addition, he is very active with the Carmel
Rotary and People Against Violence; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Michael McDonough served with intelli-
gence and caring dedication, continuously striving to effectively
fulfill the duties of his position; and
WHEREAS, Sincerely loved and greatly respected by all those with whom
he worked, Michael McDonough will be remembered for his honesty, integ-
rity, keen sense of duty and ability to show a unique grasp of human
problems in his official acts; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his first wife, Maureen, with Michael McDo-
nough throughout have been his wife, Mary Ellen, four children, seven
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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 McDonough upon the occasion of his retirement after 47
years of distinguished service to Putnam County Court, and to wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michael McDonough.