LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending John F. Murray upon the occasion of
his designation as Humanitarian of the Year by Catholic Charities of
Rensselaer County

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
John F. Murray upon the occasion of his designation as Humanitarian of
the Year by Catholic Charities of Rensselaer County; and
WHEREAS, John F. Murray will be honored by Catholic Charities of Rens-
selaer County at its 2009 Benefit Gala on June 11, 2009 at the Gardner
Earl Memorial Chapel at Oakwood Cemetery; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Siena College in 1979 with a Bachelor
of Science degree in Finance, John F. Murray began his career as an
Account Executive with the Wausau Insurance Companies; and
WHEREAS, John F. Murray joined Marsh & McLennan, Inc. in 1987, as
Manager of the Albany, New York regional office, and was elected Senior
Vice President in 1990 and Managing Director in 1993; and
WHEREAS, In 1994, John F. Murray became Executive Vice President of
Rose & Kiernan, Inc., the largest insurance and benefit brokerage firm
in the Capital District Area, one of the five largest in the State and
one of the 40 largest in the country; and
WHEREAS, John F. Murray was elected President of Rose & Kiernan, Inc.
in 1998, CEO in 2000 and Chairman in 2003; he also serves as President
of the Rose & Kiernan Charitable Foundation, which he established in
2000 to support community activities and charitable works throughout New
York State; and
WHEREAS, The Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Siena College,
John F. Murray is a past Chair of the Board of Associate Trustees, a
member of the Siena College Alumni Board and is an Annual Fund volun-
teer; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his service at his alma mater, John F. Murray
is the Chair of the Board of Pioneer Savings Bank, Director of the New
York State Business Council, President of The Catholic Charities of the
Diocese of Albany and Chair of the Independent Insurance Agents and
Brokers National Large Agent Advisory Panel; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, John F. Murray has served as the Chair of the
Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Capital District
YMCA East Greenbush Development Committee and a Trustee of both Chris-
tian Brothers Academy and Patient Care of Northeast Health Systems; and
WHEREAS, The 2009 Albany-Colonie Chamber of Commerce Spirit of the
Chamber Award recipient, John F. Murray has also received the 2002 Capi-
tal District YMCA Presidents Award, the 2004 Capital District Insurance
Community Insurance Professional of the Year and the 2004 Siena College
Distinguished Alumni Award; and
WHEREAS, With John F. Murray throughout have been his wife, Kelly, and
their three children, Jack, Michael, and Mary Kate, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his many achieve-
ments; 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; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for John F. Murray and to wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend John F. Murray upon the occasion of his designation as Humanita-
rian of the Year by Catholic Charities of Rensselaer County; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John F. Murray.