LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring John Patrick McGoldrick, Jr. upon the
occasion of his designation as Deputy Marshal of the 18th Annual Bay
Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 27, 2011

WHEREAS, St. Patrick's Day is a time for people of all nationalities and
generations to assemble and celebrate the rich culture and heritage of
the Irish people throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, A St. Patrick's Day parade reflects and records the ongoing
history of the United States and Ireland, and provides 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 John
Patrick McGoldrick, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as Deputy
Marshal of the 18th Annual Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade to be held
on Sunday, March 27, 2011; and
WHEREAS, John McGoldrick was born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn; he is the
oldest son of John Patrick "Butchie" McGoldrick for whom the St.
Patrick's parade was dedicated in his memory in 2009; John is the oldest
of 10 children (7 sisters and two brothers) of whom he is quite proud;
and
WHEREAS, John McGoldrick is a graduate of Xaverian High School class
of 1983; he worked as an apprentice ironworker with his dad to pay for
college; he graduated from St. John's University with a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Political Science and History and a Master of Arts degree in
Government and Politics, along with a certificate in International Law
in 1989; and
WHEREAS, John McGoldrick has worked as a teacher, coach and Campus
minister at Xavier High School for the past 22 years; as a coach of the
student congress team, he coached William Gallagher class of 1995 on to
the City, State and National championship; in addition, he presently is
an assistant JV football coach and has served as an assistant Freshman
rugby coach as well; and
WHEREAS, As a teacher, John McGoldrick's teaching efforts earned him
recognition by Cornell University's Merrill scholarship program; as a
Campus minister, he was instrumental in introducing and growing the
Kairos retreat program; he has also been proud to work with the Jesuits
and to be a Jesuit educator; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Ancient Order of Hiebernians division 12,
John McGoldrick has coached youth baseball for St. Pats, Bay Ridge and
St. Anselms; he also coached youth basketball at St. Pats and youth
football for Kiwanis flag football and with the Brooklyn Extreme flag
football league; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, John Patrick McGoldrick, Jr.
has been called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless
civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstint-
ingly; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by John
Patrick McGoldrick, Jr. over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to
others; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his children, John Patrick and
Greg, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice
in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, A fitting choice for Deputy Marshal of the 18th Annual Bay
Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade, John Patrick McGoldrick, Jr. embodies
the spirit and the cherished ideals and values of Irish-Americans of
this great State and Nation; 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 John Patrick McGoldrick, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation
as the Grand Marshal of the 18th Annual Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day
Parade; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John Patrick McGoldrick, Jr.