LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Honorable Michael R. McNulty upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the New York
State American Irish Legislators Society at its Annual Dinner

WHEREAS, March is a time for people of all nationalities and generations
to assemble and celebrate the rich culture and heritage of the Irish
people throughout these United States; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
The Honorable Michael R. McNulty upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition by the New York State American Legislators Soci-
ety at its Annual Dinner; and
WHEREAS, Born on September 16, 1947, in Troy, New York, Michael R.
McNulty is a graduate of St. Joseph's Institute in Barrytown, New York,
Loyola University Rome Center in Italy, and the College of Holy Cross in
Worcester, Massachusetts, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Political Science, as well as the Hill School of Insurance in New York
City; and
WHEREAS, Michael R. McNulty became the youngest Town Supervisor in New
York State when he was first elected at the age of 22 in Green Island;
he served for eight years as Supervisor and then became Mayor of the
Village of Green Island from 1977 to 1982, and served in this capacity
until his election to the New York State Assembly; and
WHEREAS, In 1988, Michael R. McNulty was selected to replace Congress-
man Samuel S. Stratton and was elected to serve as a member of the
United States House of Representatives from New York's 21st District
which includes all of Albany, Montgomery, Schenectady and Schoharie
Counties, and portions of Fulton, Rensselaer and Saratoga Counties; and
WHEREAS, In 2006, Michael R. McNulty was re-elected to his 10th term
as a Congressman; during his tenure, he traveled to over 50 countries
and to all seven continents, including both the North Pole and South
Pole with members of the 109th Air Wing, Stratton Air National Guard;
and
WHEREAS, This prominent public servant served 10 terms as a member of
the United States House of Representatives, and 15 years on the House
Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over taxation, interna-
tional trade, health care, human resources and Social Security; in addi-
tion, he was Chairman of the Subcommittee on Social Security and served
on the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Michael R. McNulty served on the Armed Services
Committee, the Small Business Committee, the International Relations
Committee, and the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service; from 1989
until its dissolution in 1993, he served on the Select Committee on
Hunger; he was also a member of the Executive Committee of the Congres-
sional Human Rights Caucus; and
WHEREAS, The McNulty family has a long history of public service;
Michael is the son of John J. McNulty, who served for more than 50 years
in elective public office; his grandfather, The Honorable John J. McNul-
ty, Sr., also had a long career in elective public office dating back to
1914; his uncle, William M. McNulty, was a former Albany County Legisla-
tor; his sister, Ellen McNulty Ryan, is Mayor of Green Island; his
brother, John J. McNulty III, is active in public and community service
in Green Island; and his brother, William McNulty, a Navy Corpsman, made
the supreme sacrifice during the Vietnam Conflict; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Nancy Ann Lazzaro
McNulty; their four daughters, Michele Sovie; Angela Legault and her
husband, Jody; Nancy McNulty; and Maria McNulty; and five grandchildren:

Lola Madelon and Daniel Patrick Sovie, and Teigin Michele, Elijah Micha-
el, and Morgyn Jean Legault, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
his life and rejoice in his many achievements; and
WHEREAS, No nation on earth has sent to the shores of America a people
more spiritual than the Irish; throughout the ages, they have left their
cares forgotten among the lilies; from the mode and texture of that
endowment, the cathedrals and colleges of our nation were built, a
heritage largely formed, our American character greatly forged; and
WHEREAS, The Annual New York State American Irish Legislators Society
Dinner celebrates the spirit, purity and strength of the Irish culture,
its people and its fine traditions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend The Honorable Michael R. McNulty upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition by the New York State American Irish
Legislators Society at its Annual Dinner; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Michael R. McNulty.