LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Thomas D. O'Connor, Jr. upon the occa-
sion of receiving the first Founders Service Award from Saint Gregory's
School on April 24, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Thomas D. O'Connor, Jr. upon the occasion of receiving the first Found-
ers Service Award from Saint Gregory's School at a special event to be
held on Saturday, April 24, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Saint Gregory's is a Catholic, independent school located on
22 acres in Loudonville, New York; founded in 1962, the school's funda-
mental principles are: Academic Excellence, Christian Principles and
Leadership Skills; and
WHEREAS, Thomas D. O'Connor, CEO of Mohawk Fine Papers, has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in his unwavering service to both his community and
Saint Gregory's School and subsequently has been selected for this most
prestigious award; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Thomas D. O'Connor has been
called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless endeavors on
behalf of Saint Gregory's School and has always given of himself
unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, A proud member of the class of 1972, Thomas D. O'Connor is an
exemplary leader who has served on St. Gregory's Board of Trustees since
1993 and is the current President and Chairman of the Board; and
WHEREAS, Thomas D. O'Connor's parents, Thomas and Nancy O'Connor, were
among the founding families of Saint Gregory's in 1962; since then, 15
O'Connor children have enriched Saint Gregory's community; and
WHEREAS, Thomas D. O'Connor began his involvement with Saint Gregory's
School when he entered the first grade as one of its original 33
students; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as President and Chairman of the Board,
Thomas D. O'Connor has developed Saint Gregory's School considerably and
as a result of his leadership and vision, the School has an endowment
which will serve to enhance the future of Saint Gregory's School; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his service, a period of
constructive involvement, Thomas D. O'Connor has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Susie, and their four
children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Thomas D. O'Connor has displayed
throughout his life; 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 Thomas D. O'Connor, Jr. upon the occasion of receiving the first
Founders Service Award from Saint Gregory's School on April 24, 2010;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Thomas D. O'Connor, Jr.