LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Michael L. McCarthy upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition as Grand Marshal of the 2010
Huntington St. Patrick's Day Parade

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Michael L. McCarthy has given not only of his time and ener-
gies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Michael L.
McCarthy upon the occasion of his designation as Grand Marshal of the
2010 Huntington St. Patrick's Day Parade; this auspicious occasion will
be celebrated on Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Huntington, New York; and
WHEREAS, Over the past 76 years, the Huntington St. Patrick's Day
Parade has grown to become the oldest and largest on Long Island; it
will kick off just north of the Huntington Train Station along New York
Avenue before turning west onto Main Street ending at Saint Patrick's
School; and
WHEREAS, The Parade honors Saint Patrick, the patron Saint of Ireland,
who converted the pagan Celts to Christianity around the year 430 A.D.;
St. Patrick founded the cathedral church of Armagh, and it soon became
the center of the Church's activities in Ireland; during his three
decades in Ireland, Saint Patrick raised the standards of scholarship,
encouraged the study of Latin and brought Ireland into closer relations
with the rest of the Western Church until his death on March 17, in 461
A.D.; and
WHEREAS, The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) is a national Irish-Am-
erican Catholic organization that was founded in New York City in 1836
and whose roots can be traced back to Ireland; it is dedicated to
preserving Irish heritage; its motto is "Friendship, Unity and Christian
Charity," and a large portion of its work is devoted to charity; and
WHEREAS, In the past few years, the Huntington AOH has raised tens of
thousands of dollars for various charitable organizations including
being one of the leading donors to the town's eight local parish food
pantries, as well as funding educational scholarship; and
WHEREAS, Each year, in support of the parade, the Huntington Hiberni-
ans go door to door soliciting donations from local businesses for
advertisements which appear in the special St. Patrick's Day Parade
edition of the LONG ISLANDER AND RECORD; and
WHEREAS, Michael L. McCarthy is admitted to practice law in all courts
of the State of New York and the State of Florida, and is a member of
the state bar associations in both jurisdictions; in addition, he has
been admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the
Eastern District of New York; and
WHEREAS, A former Assistant Suffolk County Attorney, Michael L. McCar-
thy was also an Assistant Town Attorney for the Town of Huntington,
representing the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Office of
Assessor; and
WHEREAS, A 1979 graduate of Walt Whitman High School, Michael L.
McCarthy attended the State University of New York at Oneonta where he
received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics in 1983;
he obtained his Juris Doctorate from St. John's University in 1986; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in the Town of Huntington, Michael L. McCar-
thy and his wife, Kimberly, are the proud parents of three beloved chil-
dren; and

WHEREAS, In the performance of all his duties and responsibilities,
Michael L McCarthy's ongoing efforts and notable achievements have
significantly contributed to the betterment of the quality of life in
his community; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Michael L. McCarthy has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Michael L. McCarthy upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition as Grand Marshal of the 2010 Huntington St.
Patrick's Day Parade; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michael L. McCarthy, 7 East Carver Street, Huntington, New
York 11743.