LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mary Anne Garay upon the occasion of her
designation as Grand Marshal of the Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Day Parade

WHEREAS, Saint Patrick's Day is a time for all to celebrate the rich
heritage of the Irish people, unlimited in their contributions to this
greatly diverse land of ours; and
WHEREAS, A Saint Patrick's Day parade reflects and records the ongoing
history of the United States and Ireland, and provides an 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 Mary
Anne Garay upon the occasion of her designation as Grand Marshal of the
Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Day Parade; and
WHEREAS, Upon moving to Bullville, New York, in 1972, Mary Anne Garay
immediately became a pillar of the community who has been called upon to
contribute her time and talents to countless endeavors and has always
given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Mary Anne Garay has been an active member of the Irish Herit-
age Festival committee since its inception in 1992; her association with
this committee has helped her to foster many friendships among the Irish
in Orange County; this organization was also instrumental in the found-
ing of the Division 4, Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Mary Anne Garay served as Secretary for the
Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Parade Committee from 1996 until 1999; she has
often done publicity for the committee along with chairing the "Irish
Rose" pageant for two years; furthermore, she has been involved with
Men's Division 4, volunteering at their golf tournaments, dinner dances
and other events, throughout the years; and
WHEREAS, Mary Anne Garay became a member of the Bullville Fire Company
Ladies Auxiliary in 1983, and served as its president from 1985 through
1995; she is also a devoted parishioner of St. Paul's Catholic Church;
and
WHEREAS, Mary Anne Garay's husband, Michael, is also actively involved
in the community; in recognition of their efforts of in-depth magnitude,
the Irish Festival Committee selected them as the 2005 Irish Americans
of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Well-known and highly appreciated, Mary Anne Garay is a
valued member of the Orange County and Mid-Hudson community and truly
merits the honor of serving as the Grand Marshal of the Mid-Hudson St.
Patrick's Day Parade; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Mary Anne Garay upon the occasion of her designation as Grand
Marshal of the Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Day Parade; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mary Anne Garay.